optimistic
UK/.ɒpti'mistik/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Expecting the best possible outcome; hopeful and confident about the future
乐观的
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
-istone who practices, believer in
+
-icrelating to, having the nature of
=optimistic
optim (best) + -ist (one who) + -ic (relating to) = 'characteristic of one who expects the best.' Built off optimist, it is the adjective for a hopeful, best-expecting attitude — whether describing a person, a forecast, or a mood.
Root optim still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.optimistic about对……乐观
- 2.cautiously optimistic谨慎乐观
- 3.optimistic outlook乐观的前景
- 4.optimistic forecast乐观的预测
- 5.overly optimistic过度乐观
Example Sentences
- 1.
Analysts remain optimistic about the company's growth next quarter.
- 2.
I'm cautiously optimistic that we'll finish the project on time.
- 3.
Her optimistic outlook makes even bad days feel manageable.
Easily Confused
optimistic vs hopeful — hopeful points at one outcome you want (hopeful about the test result). optimistic is a broader disposition — generally expecting good things. Note the preposition: optimistic about something (not 'optimistic for').