He has an interview for a job this afternoon, and is quite optimistic about his chances.
My optimism is based on my previous experience dealing with these people; I know they are the best in their field.
Her parents have spoken optimistically of her chances of getting into medical
school.
Both sides are said to be optimistic that an agreement can be reached.
Sue is such an optimist that she makes everyone around her feel positive.
Marly is quite optimistic that he will be able to make the top team this season.
Negotiators are expressing
optimism that a peace deal can be reached between the different parties in the conflict.
Winston Churchill observed that a pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, whereas an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
Studies have shown that optimists generally
live longer than pessimists.
I don't know if I got the job, but I'm pretty optimistic because the interview went really well.
Winston Churchill once said, "For myself, I am an optimist; it does not seem to be much use being anything else."
A Finnish proverb notes that to an optimist every weed is a flower, but to a pessimist every flower is a weed.
A Russian proverb suggests that a pessimist is a well-informed optimist.
Helen Keller once stated that optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
Studies show that lovers tend to overlook the current problems in their relationship, and usually make overly optimistic predictions about how long it will last.
Discussion question: In general, do you think you are an optimist or a pessimist?
Find someone who is an optimistic person.