optimistic

[ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk]

[ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk]

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Being optimistic means you have a positive attitude and think good things will happen in the future.

You often see this word used when people talk about their hopes for the future or how they feel about a difficult situation. For example, someone who's just started a new job might say "I'm feeling really optimistic about my chances of getting promoted" - it means they're thinking that great things will happen to them at work. Or, if someone has been struggling with health issues, they might say "I'm optimistic that I'll get better soon" - in this case, being optimistic means they think their situation will improve. You can even hear people talking about world events or politics and use the word optimistic when describing how hopeful they are for change or improvement.

How common is "optimistic"?

Word optimistic is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

adjective

Expecting the best in all possible ways.
Example: in an optimistic mood
Allowing other processes to perform transactions on the same data at the same time, and checking for conflicts only when changes need to be written back.
Example: optimistic concurrency

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Real examples of "optimistic" in context

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Go Claws Out While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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That's an optimistic man right there.

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How common is "optimistic"?

adjective

Real examples of "optimistic" in context

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Go Claws Out While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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