optimistic
US /ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/
・UK /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/
B2
adjective
- Tending to believe the future will be good
- Confident and hopeful about future outcomes.
- Having or showing a tendency to be hopeful and confident about the future.
- Having or showing a hopeful feeling about the future.
- Inclined to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
Examples
These estimates were wildly optimistic.
He's very optimistic about his chances.