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optimistic

/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/

Being optimistic means feeling hopeful and confident about the future. An optimistic person believes that good things will happen and focuses on the positive side of a situation.

例文

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1

I am optimistic that the weather will be sunny for our picnic tomorrow.

I am optimistic that the weather will be sunny for our picnic tomorrow.

2

The director remains optimistic that the project will be completed by the end of the year.

The director remains optimistic that the project will be completed by the end of the year.

3

Hey, stay optimistic! I'm sure you will find your keys soon.

Hey, stay optimistic! I'm sure you will find your keys soon.

語族

名詞
optimism
副詞
optimistically
形容詞
optimistic
関連
optimist
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'Opti-' in 'optimistic' as being like 'Optics' (eyes). An optimistic person chooses to see (optic) the best things.

クイックテスト

Even though the game was difficult, the players felt ___ about winning.

正解!

正解は: optimistic

例文

1

I am optimistic that the weather will be sunny for our picnic tomorrow.

everyday

I am optimistic that the weather will be sunny for our picnic tomorrow.

2

The director remains optimistic that the project will be completed by the end of the year.

formal

The director remains optimistic that the project will be completed by the end of the year.

3

Hey, stay optimistic! I'm sure you will find your keys soon.

informal

Hey, stay optimistic! I'm sure you will find your keys soon.

4

Scientists are optimistic about the results of the recent clinical study.

academic

Scientists are optimistic about the results of the recent clinical study.

5

Our team is optimistic about the new sales numbers for this quarter.

business

Our team is optimistic about the new sales numbers for this quarter.

語族

名詞
optimism
副詞
optimistically
形容詞
optimistic
関連
optimist

よく使う組み合わせ

cautiously optimistic cautiously optimistic
feel optimistic feel optimistic
optimistic outlook optimistic outlook
remain optimistic remain optimistic
highly optimistic highly optimistic

よく使うフレーズ

Look on the bright side

To be optimistic and find the good in a bad situation

Glass half full

A way to describe an optimistic perspective

Keep your chin up

An encouraging phrase to stay optimistic during hard times

よく混同される語

optimistic vs optimal

Optimal means the best or most favorable, while optimistic refers to a hopeful feeling.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'optimistic' to describe a person's personality or their feeling about a specific event in the future. It is often followed by the preposition 'about'.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'optimistic' as a noun. Remember to say 'I have optimism' (noun) but 'I am optimistic' (adjective).

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'Opti-' in 'optimistic' as being like 'Optics' (eyes). An optimistic person chooses to see (optic) the best things.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin word 'optimus', which means 'best'.

文法パターン

optimistic about something optimistic that + clause be/feel/remain optimistic
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking cultures, being optimistic is highly valued as a trait for leaders and entrepreneurs.

クイックテスト

Even though the game was difficult, the players felt ___ about winning.

正解!

正解は: optimistic

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brawn

B2

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B2

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brazenly

B2

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brazenness

B2

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B2

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bread

B2

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breadboard

B2

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B2

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B2

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