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optimistic

op·ti·mis·tic

UK/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ US/ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/ fairly common

adjective

1.

expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

  • “in an optimistic mood”
  • “optimistic plans”
  • “took an optimistic view”
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2.

expecting the best

  • “an affirmative outlook”
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Origin

From optimist + -ic.

Phrases

  • optimistic concurrency

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