A1 noun Neutral #2,740 most common

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.

Examples

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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.

Word Family

Noun
optimism
Adverb
optimistically
Adjective
optimistic
Related
optimist
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Memory Tip

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: optimistic

Examples

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.

Word Family

Noun
optimism
Adverb
optimistically
Adjective
optimistic
Related
optimist

Common Collocations

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

Common Phrases

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

Often Confused With

optimistic vs optimal

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

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Usage Notes

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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Common Mistakes

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

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Memory Tip

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

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Word Origin

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

Grammar Patterns

optimistic about something optimistic that + clause be/feel/remain optimistic
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Cultural Context

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: optimistic

Related Words

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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