optimist
optimist
expects good outcomes
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optimist with Russian translation
optimist usage examples
Она оптимист и верит, что следующее собеседование пройдёт хорошо.
She's an optimist and believes the next interview will go well.
Старайтесь быть оптимистом, когда всё кажется трудным; это помогает двигаться дальше.
Try to be an optimist when things seem difficult; it helps you keep going.
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optimist belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
optimist synonyms
What's the difference between optimist / sanguine person / hopeful person / upbeat person / glass-half-full person / idealist
Basic, neutral term for someone who expects good outcomes.
She's an optimist who believes things will work out.
Она оптимист и верит, что всё наладится.
A bit more formal or literary; suggests cheerful confidence and optimism about outcomes.
Despite setbacks, she remained sanguine about the project's prospects.
Несмотря на неудачи, она оставалась оптимистичной в отношении перспектив проекта.
Emphasizes having hope or expectation about a specific situation; can be more situational than a stable trait.
They are hopeful people who expect a solution soon.
Они люди, полные надежд, и ожидают скорого решения.
Highlights a cheerful, lively demeanour; optimism shown in mood and manner rather than philosophy.
She's always upbeat, even during busy times at work.
Она всегда жизнерадостна, даже в разгар работы.
Idiomatic phrase meaning someone focuses on the positive aspects (sees the 'glass half full' rather than half empty).
He's a glass-half-full person who notices the benefits first.
Он человек, который видит стакан наполовину полным и сначала замечает преимущества.
Focuses more on principles and high ideals; optimism is tied to beliefs about how things should be, not just expectation of positive outcomes.
She is an idealist who believes society can become fairer.
Она идеалистка и верит, что общество может стать справедливее.
Often implies imaginative or idealistic thinking; can suggest impracticality or lack of realism as well as hopefulness.
He's a dreamer who wants to start his own utopian community.
Он мечтатель, который хочет создать свою утопическую общину.
Often pejorative/colloquial; refers to someone unrealistically or annoyingly optimistic (from the novel).
Calling her a Pollyanna ignores the real reasons for her optimism.
Называть её Поллианной — значит не замечать реальных причин её оптимизма.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce optimist and what this word means
optimist translation: оптимист. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce optimist
/ˈɒptɪmɪst/
optimist translation
оптимист
optimist examples
She's an optimist and believes the next interview will go well.
optimist transcription
/ˈɒptɪmɪst/, /ˈɑptəmɪst/
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Questions about this word
optimist meaning: what does it mean?
expects good outcomes
optimist pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
optimist is pronounced as /ˈɒptɪmɪst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
optimist definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She's an optimist and believes the next interview will go well. Translation: Она оптимист и верит, что следующее собеседование пройдёт хорошо.
Is optimist part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, optimist (оптимист) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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