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optimistic

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˌɑptəˈmɪstɪk// UK //ˌɒptɪmˈɪstɪk// op·ti·mistic General-service

adj. feeling hopeful and confident about the future. You use this to describe someone who expects good things to happen.

adj. characterised by hopefulness and confidence regarding the future or the success of something. Often used to describe a person's outlook or a specific prediction.


SIMPLE

She is very optimistic about her chances of getting the job.

CONTEXTUAL

Despite the recent market downturn, the CEO remains optimistic that sales will recover by the end of the year.

COMPLEX

The lead developer provided an optimistic timeline for the software release, though the engineering team cautioned that unforeseen bugs could delay the launch by several weeks.

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Origin

From optimist + -ic.

Usage

Typically used with the preposition 'about' when referring to a specific subject.

Pitfall

I am optimistic for the futureI am optimistic about the futureWhile 'for' is occasionally seen, 'about' is the standard preposition used with this adjective to indicate the object of one's hope.

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