optimistic
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 307: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 307: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/
- Rhymes: -ɪstɪk
Adjective
optimistic (comparative more optimistic, superlative most optimistic)
- Expecting the best in all possible ways.
- Antonym: pessimistic
- in an optimistic mood
- optimistic plans
- took an optimistic view
- (computing) Allowing other processes to perform transactions on the same data at the same time, and checking for conflicts only when changes need to be written back.
- optimistic concurrency
- optimistic locking
Derived terms
Coordinate terms
- (expecting the best): enthusiasm, hopeful, positive, unabased, undeterred
Translations
expecting a good outcome
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