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Meaning of the word optimistic in English

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optimistic

US /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/
UK /ˌɒp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk/
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Adjective

hopeful and confident about the future

Example:
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She is always optimistic about her chances of success.
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Despite the challenges, he remained optimistic.
Synonym:
hopeful positive sanguine upbeat confident
Antonym:
pessimistic negative gloomy cynical downbeat
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Related Word:
optimist