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.