German word

optimistisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔptiˈmɪstɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveoptimistic

Example

Ich bleibe optimistisch.

I stay optimistic.

Illustration for optimistisch (optimistic)

More examples

Auch nach Rückschlägen dachte er optimistisch.

Even after setbacks, he thought optimistically.

Core concept

A person looks toward the future expecting favorable outcomes rather than setbacks.

Common phrases

  • optimistisch bleiben

    remain optimistic

  • optimistisch denken

    think optimistically

  • optimistisch reagieren

    react optimistically

Similar words

zuversichtlich: Trusting that a specific outcome will turn out well.
positiv: Taking a positive view by concentrating on the favorable side of events.
hoffnungsvoll: Looking ahead with hope that favorable things will happen.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet die Haltung, zukünftige Ereignisse überwiegend positiv zu bewerten.

Word origin

German optimistisch is a borrowing through French optimiste, ultimately from Latin optimus, meaning 'best', with the German suffix -isch.

Usage tips

  • Optimistisch describes a generally positive view of the future, while zuversichtlich more often expresses confidence in a particular result or person.

Other meanings

  • upbeatadjective
  • optimisticallyadverb

Opposites

  • pessimistischpessimisticadjective

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