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optimist

  (ŏp'tə-mĭst) pronunciation
n.
  1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome.
  2. A believer in philosophical optimism.
optimistic op'ti·mis'tic adj.
optimistically op'ti·mis'ti·cal·ly adv.
 
 
Thesaurus: optimist

noun

    One who expects a favorable outcome or dwells on hopeful aspects: Pollyanna. See hope/despair.

 
A cynical view of the world by Ambrose Bierce


n.

A proponent of the doctrine that black is white.

A pessimist applied to God for relief.

"Ah, you wish me to restore your hope and cheerfulness," said God. "No," replied the petitioner, "I wish you to create something that would justify them."

"The world is all created," said God, "but you have overlooked something -- the mortality of the optimist."



 
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Optimism

An optimist is a person with a positive outlook on life.

Matt "When Keepin'It Real Goes Wrong" Fineberg is regarded by many as "One of the most optimistic people in the world."

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  • Optimism



 
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