Antonyms for optimistic

Grammar : Adj

Spell : op-tuh-mis-tik

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk

Definition of optimistic

Origin : 1845, from optimist + -ic. Related: Optimistical (1809); optimistically.

adj believing positively

Example sentences :

Mechanically, you raise your hand to lift away your optimistic spectacles.
Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson

Hope it will work out all right; and am inclined to be optimistic.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

"That is only nerves," said Cornish, who was ever optimistic and cheerful.
Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman

And he is so optimistic and willing, and his notes are so golden with the yellow of sunshine!
Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White

Giving my opinion as a lawyer, I could not take an optimistic view of the matter.
Extract from : « Lotus Buds » by Amy Carmichael

But Danielson was optimistic and encouraging, as any good boatman ought to be.
Extract from : « Tales of Fishes » by Zane Grey

Mrs Fyne was disappointed by the optimistic turn of my sagacity.
Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad

Mrs. Fyne was disappointed by the optimistic turn of my sagacity.
Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad

Despite the strain, he was outwardly as blithe and optimistic as usual.
Extract from : « Rope » by Holworthy Hall

But little Lou did not fulfil the country practitioner's optimistic prophecy.
Extract from : « 'Smiles' » by Eliot H. Robinson

Synonyms for optimistic

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