Optimist: meaning, definitions and examples

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optimist

 

[ หˆษ’ptษชmษชst ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

positive outlook on life

A person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future, believing that good things will happen. Optimists typically see challenges as opportunities and setbacks as temporary.

Synonyms

hopeful person, idealistic individual, positive thinker

Examples of usage

  • Despite the difficult situation, the optimist remained cheerful and focused on finding a solution.
  • Her optimistic attitude inspired those around her to keep pushing forward.
Context #2 | Noun

economics

In economics, an optimist is someone who believes that the economy will perform well and that investments will yield positive returns. Optimists are generally more willing to take risks in the hope of higher rewards.

Synonyms

bull, positive economist, upbeat investor

Examples of usage

  • The optimists in the market were quick to invest in the new technology company, expecting high profits.
  • Despite the warnings of a potential recession, the optimist remained bullish on the stock market.
Context #3 | Adjective

describing a person

Describes a person who has a positive and hopeful attitude towards life and the future. Optimistic individuals are often seen as cheerful and resilient in the face of challenges.

Synonyms

hopeful, positive, upbeat

Examples of usage

  • Her optimistic personality made it easy for her to make new friends wherever she went.
  • Despite the difficult circumstances, he remained optimistic and focused on the opportunities ahead.

Translations

Translations of the word "optimist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น otimista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคถเคพเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Optimist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ optimis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟั‚ะธะผั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ optymista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฅฝ่ฆณไธป็พฉ่€… (ใ‚‰ใฃใ‹ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚…ใŽใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท optimiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ optimista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iyimser

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚™๊ด€์ฃผ์˜์ž (nakgwanjuuija)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชูุงุฆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ optimista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ optimista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไน่ง‚ไธปไน‰่€… (lรจguฤn zhว”yรฌ zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ optimist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bjartsรฝnismaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะฟั‚ะธะผะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒขแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜ (optimisti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ optimist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ optimista

Etymology

The word 'optimist' originated from the Latin word 'optimus', meaning 'best'. The term first appeared in the English language in the mid-18th century. The concept of optimism as a philosophical and psychological viewpoint has been discussed by many thinkers throughout history, including Voltaire and Leibniz. Optimism is often contrasted with pessimism, highlighting the belief in the positive outcomes and the importance of a positive mindset.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,176, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.