B2 adjective Neutral

낙관적

/nak.kwan.dʑʌk/

Having a positive or hopeful view of the future or the success of something.

Examples

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1

그녀는 항상 낙관적인 성격을 가지고 있다.

She always has an optimistic personality.

2

정부는 협상 결과에 대해 낙관적이라고 발표했다.

The government announced that they are optimistic about the negotiation results.

3

너무 낙관적으로만 생각하지 마.

Don't just think too optimistically.

Word Family

Noun
낙관
Verb
낙관하다
Adverb
낙관적으로
Adjective
낙관적
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Nak' (Happy/Enjoy) and 'Gwan' (View). A view that enjoys or sees happiness.

Quick Quiz

그는 어려운 상황에서도 항상 ( )인 태도를 잃지 않는다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 낙관적

Examples

1

그녀는 항상 낙관적인 성격을 가지고 있다.

everyday

She always has an optimistic personality.

2

정부는 협상 결과에 대해 낙관적이라고 발표했다.

formal

The government announced that they are optimistic about the negotiation results.

3

너무 낙관적으로만 생각하지 마.

informal

Don't just think too optimistically.

4

낙관적인 전망이 반드시 긍정적인 결과를 보장하는 것은 아니다.

academic

An optimistic outlook does not necessarily guarantee a positive result.

5

우리는 시장 상황을 낙관적으로 보고 투자를 결정했다.

business

We saw the market situation optimistically and decided to invest.

Word Family

Noun
낙관
Verb
낙관하다
Adverb
낙관적으로
Adjective
낙관적

Common Collocations

낙관적인 전망 optimistic outlook
낙관적인 태도 optimistic attitude
상황을 낙관적으로 보다 to view the situation optimistically
낙관적인 성격 optimistic personality
지나치게 낙관적이다 to be overly optimistic

Common Phrases

낙관론

optimism (theory)

낙관론자

an optimist

근거 없는 낙관

groundless optimism

Often Confused With

낙관적 vs 긍정적

'긍정적' is general positivity or affirmation, while '낙관적' is specifically about a hopeful future outlook.

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Usage Notes

Used frequently in economic forecasts and psychological profiles.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid confusing with '비관적' (pessimistic), which sounds similar.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Nak' (Happy/Enjoy) and 'Gwan' (View). A view that enjoys or sees happiness.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 樂觀的.

Grammar Patterns

~은/는 낙관적이다 낙관적인 ~

Quick Quiz

그는 어려운 상황에서도 항상 ( )인 태도를 잃지 않는다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 낙관적

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