B2 adjective Neutral

낙관적이다

[nak.kwan.d͡ʑʌk.i.da]

To be optimistic or hopeful about the future or the success of something. It describes a tendency to expect the best possible outcome.

Examples

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1

미래에 대해 낙관적인 전망을 가지고 있다.

I have an optimistic outlook on the future.

2

시장 상황을 너무 낙관적으로만 봐서는 안 된다.

We should not view the market situation too optimistically.

3

그는 자신의 병이 완치될 것이라고 낙관하고 있다.

He is optimistic that his illness will be completely cured.

Word Family

Noun
낙관
Verb
낙관하다
Adverb
낙관적으로
Adjective
낙관적이다
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Memory Tip

Nak-gwan (낙관) sounds like 'Knock'—knocking on the door of success with hope.

Quick Quiz

실패를 두려워하지 않는 ( ) 태도가 성공의 비결이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 낙관적인

Examples

1

미래에 대해 낙관적인 전망을 가지고 있다.

everyday

I have an optimistic outlook on the future.

2

시장 상황을 너무 낙관적으로만 봐서는 안 된다.

business

We should not view the market situation too optimistically.

3

그는 자신의 병이 완치될 것이라고 낙관하고 있다.

formal

He is optimistic that his illness will be completely cured.

4

시험 결과가 좋을 것 같아, 난 낙관적이야.

informal

I think the exam results will be good; I'm optimistic.

5

사회 개혁의 가능성에 대해 낙관적인 견해를 피력했다.

academic

He expressed an optimistic view on the possibility of social reform.

Word Family

Noun
낙관
Verb
낙관하다
Adverb
낙관적으로
Adjective
낙관적이다

Common Collocations

낙관적인 전망 optimistic outlook
낙관적인 성격 optimistic personality
낙관적으로 생각하다 to think optimistically
상황을 낙관하다 to be optimistic about the situation
낙관적인 태도 optimistic attitude

Common Phrases

낙관론자

an optimist

근거 없는 낙관

groundless optimism

낙관적인 보고

optimistic report

Often Confused With

낙관적이다 vs 낙천적이다

낙관적 is based on logical expectation of success, while 낙천적 is a naturally carefree/happy-go-lucky personality.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in economic reports and psychological assessments.

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Common Mistakes

Often used interchangeably with '긍정적', but '낙관적' specifically refers to the outcome of future events.

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Memory Tip

Nak-gwan (낙관) sounds like 'Knock'—knocking on the door of success with hope.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 樂 (to enjoy/happy) and 觀 (to view).

Grammar Patterns

~에 대해 낙관적이다 ~을/를 낙관하다

Quick Quiz

실패를 두려워하지 않는 ( ) 태도가 성공의 비결이다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 낙관적인

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