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optimistic
Describes a person or attitude that looks to the future with confidence and expects things to turn out well. It is the opposite of pessimistic.
Trotz der Schwierigkeiten bleibt sie optimistisch und glaubt an eine gute Lösung.
Despite the difficulties, she remains optimistic and believes in a good solution.
'Optimistisch' (optimistic) is very commonly used with the verbs 'sein' (to be) and 'bleiben' (to remain). A typical fixed expression is also 'optimistisch in die Zukunft blicken' (to look optimistically to the future).
Trotz der schlechten Nachrichten versucht er, optimistisch zu bleiben.
Despite the bad news, he tries to remain optimistic.
The optimistic attitude is often introduced with a subordinate clause that begins with 'dass' (that). The structure is then: 'Ich bin optimistisch, dass ...' (I am optimistic that ...).
Ich bin optimistisch, dass wir das Projekt rechtzeitig abschließen werden.
I am optimistic that we will complete the project on time.
You can describe the degree of optimism more precisely with an adverb. A common and natural combination is 'vorsichtig optimistisch' (cautiously optimistic).
Die Ärzte sind nach der Operation vorsichtig optimistisch.
The doctors are cautiously optimistic after the operation.
positive
Positiv and optimistisch can both express a good view of a situation or the future. Positiv refers more to a favorable evaluation or attitude, while optimistisch especially describes the expectation that something will turn out well in the future. Use „optimistisch“ when the focus is clearly on the future.
Trotz der Schwierigkeiten ist sie optimistisch, dass die neue Arbeit gut beginnen wird.
Despite the difficulties, she is optimistic that the new job will get off to a good start.
Trotz der Schwierigkeiten bleibt sie der neuen Arbeit gegenüber positiv eingestellt.
Despite the difficulties, she remains positive about the new job.
