Optimistically
adverb
In a way that expects or shows hope for the best possible result.
She optimistically plans for a great future.
Often appears as...
- he spoke optimistically
- we remain optimistically
adverb
In a way that is too positive, ignoring bad parts.
They optimistically estimated the project would be finished in three months.
Often appears as...
- optimistically assume
- optimistically predict
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a way that expects or shows hope for the best possible result.
She optimistically plans for a great future.
Often appears as...
- he spoke optimistically
- we remain optimistically
adverb
In a way that is too positive, ignoring bad parts.
They optimistically estimated the project would be finished in three months.
Often appears as...
- optimistically assume
- optimistically predict
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Expecting the Best
Use 'optimistically' when there's genuine belief that things will turn out well.
They waited optimistically for the test results.
Pro Tip 2/3Before Outcomes
'Optimistically' is often used before knowing the final outcome of a situation.
She optimistically submitted her application.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Using 'optimistically' injects a positive tone into your statement.
He optimistically discussed the recovery plan.
Pro Tip 1/3Expecting the Best
Use 'optimistically' when there's genuine belief that things will turn out well.
They waited optimistically for the test results.
Pro Tip 2/3Before Outcomes
'Optimistically' is often used before knowing the final outcome of a situation.
She optimistically submitted her application.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Using 'optimistically' injects a positive tone into your statement.
He optimistically discussed the recovery plan.
Pro Tip 1/3Expecting the Best
Use 'optimistically' when there's genuine belief that things will turn out well.
They waited optimistically for the test results.
Pro Tip 2/3Before Outcomes
'Optimistically' is often used before knowing the final outcome of a situation.
She optimistically submitted her application.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Using 'optimistically' injects a positive tone into your statement.
He optimistically discussed the recovery plan.
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The happy secret to...
it turns on all of the learning centers in your brain allowing you to adapt to the world in a different way. We've found there are ways that you can train your brain to be able to become more positive. In just a two-minute span of time done for 21 days in a row, we can actually rewire your brain, allowing your brain to actually work more optimistically and more successfully.
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The happy secret to...
allowing your brain to actually work more optimistically and more successfully we've done these things in research now and every single company that I've worked with getting them to write down three new things that they're grateful for for 21 days in a row three new things each day and at the end of that their brain starts to retain a pattern of scanning the world not for
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Uber's plan to get more...
But how do we optimistically lead through it? Are there ways to partner with cities? Are there ways to have education systems, vocational training, etc., for that transition period. It will take a lot longer than I think we all expect, especially that transition period. But it is a world that's going to exist,
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Kevin Hand: Exploring...
core and bring it back to the lab well with our new tools and techniques we can do the science there we can leave the site intact and do and get the science done in the field but ultimately what I want to do is bolt this instrument on the side of a spacecraft like this optimistically we're hoping for a launch
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The Future Will Be...
to make these improvements that relies on the fact that we’re optimistically trusting others. We have total strangers that we can collaborate, and that collaboration allows us to make things beyond ourselves that are bigger than just what we can do. That requires trust,
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Kristina Gjerde: Making...
or that this even provides permanent protection. But what it does mean is that a group of individuals can form a community to actually shape the way high seas are governed, to create a new regime. So I'm looking optimistically at our opportunities
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Frank Gehry: From 1990,...
with a lot of love and tears and caring. And it's not a great building, but I approached it optimistically, that we would make a compositional relationship between us that would strengthen both of us. And the plan of this -- it's a concert hall.
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Elon Musk: A future...
It's the data rate. When you communicate, especially with a phone, you're moving your thumbs very slowly. So you're like moving your two little meat sticks at a rate that’s maybe 10 bits per second, optimistically, 100 bits per second.
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Bruce McCall: Nostalgia...
that I have to invent my own lexicon for it. And I work a lot in what I call "retrofuturism," which is looking back to see how yesterday viewed tomorrow. And they're always wrong, always hilariously, optimistically wrong.
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Christine Carter: The...
is just so much less exciting to me than embracing a big, juicy, audacious goal. Take exercise, for example. When the coronavirus hit, I optimistically embraced the idea
Video examples
The happy secret to...
it turns on all of the learning centers in your brain allowing you to adapt to the world in a different way. We've found there are ways that you can train your brain to be able to become more positive. In just a two-minute span of time done for 21 days in a row, we can actually rewire your brain, allowing your brain to actually work more optimistically and more successfully.
Video examples
The happy secret to...
allowing your brain to actually work more optimistically and more successfully we've done these things in research now and every single company that I've worked with getting them to write down three new things that they're grateful for for 21 days in a row three new things each day and at the end of that their brain starts to retain a pattern of scanning the world not for
Video examples
Uber's plan to get more...
But how do we optimistically lead through it? Are there ways to partner with cities? Are there ways to have education systems, vocational training, etc., for that transition period. It will take a lot longer than I think we all expect, especially that transition period. But it is a world that's going to exist,
Video examples
Kevin Hand: Exploring...
core and bring it back to the lab well with our new tools and techniques we can do the science there we can leave the site intact and do and get the science done in the field but ultimately what I want to do is bolt this instrument on the side of a spacecraft like this optimistically we're hoping for a launch
Video examples
The Future Will Be...
to make these improvements that relies on the fact that we’re optimistically trusting others. We have total strangers that we can collaborate, and that collaboration allows us to make things beyond ourselves that are bigger than just what we can do. That requires trust,
Video examples
Kristina Gjerde: Making...
or that this even provides permanent protection. But what it does mean is that a group of individuals can form a community to actually shape the way high seas are governed, to create a new regime. So I'm looking optimistically at our opportunities
Video examples
Frank Gehry: From 1990,...
with a lot of love and tears and caring. And it's not a great building, but I approached it optimistically, that we would make a compositional relationship between us that would strengthen both of us. And the plan of this -- it's a concert hall.
Video examples
Elon Musk: A future...
It's the data rate. When you communicate, especially with a phone, you're moving your thumbs very slowly. So you're like moving your two little meat sticks at a rate that’s maybe 10 bits per second, optimistically, 100 bits per second.
Video examples
Bruce McCall: Nostalgia...
that I have to invent my own lexicon for it. And I work a lot in what I call "retrofuturism," which is looking back to see how yesterday viewed tomorrow. And they're always wrong, always hilariously, optimistically wrong.
Video examples
Christine Carter: The...
is just so much less exciting to me than embracing a big, juicy, audacious goal. Take exercise, for example. When the coronavirus hit, I optimistically embraced the idea
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Quote examples
Linda McMahon
American Businesswoman
Optimism is the ultimate definition of a leader. A leader has to look optimistically at what is ahead while not ignoring the challenges that must be overcome. Those challenges are in government, politics, world leadership, and even in community life.
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Luther Burbank
American Environmentalist
In the span of my own lifetime I observed such wondrous progress in plant evolution that I look forward optimistically to a healthy, happy world as soon as its children are taught the principles of simple and rational living.
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Liu Xiaobo
Chinese Critic
My dear, with your love I can calmly face my impending trial, having no regrets about the choices I've made and optimistically awaiting tomorrow.
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Ty Simpkins
American Actor
It's very important to think optimistically. You've got to think to yourself, 'I'm going to get better every day.
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Alfred A. Montapert
American Author
Live constructively and live optimistically.
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Linda McMahon
American Businesswoman
Optimism is the ultimate definition of a leader. A leader has to look optimistically at what is ahead while not ignoring the challenges that must be overcome. Those challenges are in government, politics, world leadership, and even in community life.
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Luther Burbank
American Environmentalist
In the span of my own lifetime I observed such wondrous progress in plant evolution that I look forward optimistically to a healthy, happy world as soon as its children are taught the principles of simple and rational living.
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Liu Xiaobo
Chinese Critic
My dear, with your love I can calmly face my impending trial, having no regrets about the choices I've made and optimistically awaiting tomorrow.
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Ty Simpkins
American Actor
It's very important to think optimistically. You've got to think to yourself, 'I'm going to get better every day.
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Alfred A. Montapert
American Author
Live constructively and live optimistically.
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