optimistisch
optimistic
adjective op-ti-MIS-tish Rare
Origin: from Latin optimus via French optimisme
Usage Note
optimistisch describes a generally positive outlook on future outcomes. Slightly less learned than zuversichtlich (confident). In everyday speech the two are often synonymous. Noun: Optimismus.
Examples
"Er bleibt optimistisch, obwohl die Lage schwierig ist."
Natural Translation
He remains optimistic even though the situation is difficult.
Literal Translation
He remains optimistic, although the situation difficult is.
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Related Words
- Abgebrühtheit hardened cynicism, unshockable matter-of-factness
- Achtsamkeit mindfulness, attentiveness, careful awareness
- Ansicht opinion
- Arglosigkeit naivety, guilelessness, unsuspecting nature
- Argwohn suspicion
- Aufbruchsstimmung mood of new beginnings, pioneering spirit
- Aufsässigkeit rebelliousness, insubordination
- Bedächtigkeit deliberateness, careful thoughtfulness
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