confident / optimistic
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confident
Optimistic and full of confidence in a positive future or a good outcome.
Trotz der Schwierigkeiten bin ich zuversichtlich, dass wir das Projekt erfolgreich abschließen werden.
Despite the difficulties, I am confident that we will successfully complete the project.
'Zuversichtlich' (confident/optimistic) is the adjective corresponding to the noun 'die Zuversicht' (confidence/optimism). Both words express strong trust in a positive development or a good outcome.
Trotz der Probleme verlor sie nie ihre Zuversicht.
Despite the problems, she never lost her confidence.
'Zuversichtlich' often appears in the construction 'zuversichtlich sein, dass ...' (to be confident that ...) or 'zuversichtlich sein, etwas zu tun' (to be confident of doing something). This expresses what the optimism refers to.
Ich bin zuversichtlich, dass wir eine Lösung finden werden.
I am confident that we will find a solution.
Common verbs used with 'zuversichtlich' are 'sein' (to be), 'bleiben' (to remain), or 'wirken' (to seem/appear). Another important phrase is 'jemanden zuversichtlich stimmen', which means that something gives a person optimism.
Die guten Nachrichten stimmen mich sehr zuversichtlich.
The good news makes me feel very confident.
sure / safe
'sicher' and 'zuversichtlich' both have to do with confidence. 'sicher' means that you have no doubt or consider something certain. 'zuversichtlich' means that you believe in a good outcome and look positively toward the future. So you can be 'zuversichtlich' even if you are not completely 'sicher'. Learners easily confuse the words because both fit with plans, exams, or problems. 'sicher' sounds stronger and more objective. 'zuversichtlich' emphasizes the positive attitude more.
Trotz der hohen Kosten bleibt sie zuversichtlich.
Despite the high costs, she remains confident.
Mein Vater ist sicher, dass das Wetter am Montag besser wird.
My father is sure that the weather will be better on Monday.