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optimist

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/ˈɑːptɪmɪst/ · op-ti-mist

A person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something.

ایک ایسا شخص جو مستقبل یا کسی چیز کی کامیابی کے بارے میں پر امید اور پراعتماد رہتا ہے۔

امیدوار

umeedwar

Synonyms

hopefulpositive thinkerdreamerامیدوارخوش بینپرامید

Antonyms

pessimistcynicdoubterمایوسبدبینشک کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • eternal optimist
  • optimist outlook
  • optimist mentality

Example Sentences

She is an optimist, always seeing the silver lining in every situation.

وہ ایک امیدوار ہے، ہمیشہ ہر صورتحال میں مثبت پہلو دیکھتی ہے۔

Woh ek umeedwar hai, hamesha har soorat-e-haal mein musbat pehlu dekhti hai.

Optimists often inspire others with their hopeful perspectives.

امیدوار لوگ اکثر دوسروں کو اپنی امید بھری نظریات سے متاثر کرتے ہیں۔

Umeedwar log aksar doosron ko apni umeed bhari nazariyat se mutasir karte hain.

Being an optimist can lead to better mental health and resilience.

امیدوار رہنا بہتر ذہنی صحت اور عزم کی طرف لے جا سکتا ہے۔

Umeedwar rehna behtar zehni sehat aur azm ki taraf le ja sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

pessimist:A pessimist is someone who tends to see the negative aspect of situations, contrary to an optimist who focuses on the positive.

Word Family

optimism
nounخوش بینی
optimistic
adjectiveخوش بین
optimistically
adverbخوش بینی سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the 'O' in optimist as representing the 'openness' to positive outcomes.

Imagine a bright sunny day with a rainbow appearing after the rain, symbolizing hope and positivity.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوشی کے چراغ کو دینا ہے مجھے امید کی روشنی، چراغ کی خنکیاں نئی صبح کی تھاں پر ہیں۔

Khushi ke charagh ko dena hai mujhe umeed ki roshni, Charagh ki khankiyan nai subah ki thaan par hain.

I need to give the lamp of joy the light of hope, The lights of the lamp are at the threshold of a new morning.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

امید پر دنیا قائم ہے

umeed par duniya qaim hai

The world is built on hope.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "optimus" — best

First known use: 19th century

The term 'optimist' evolved from the Latin word 'optimus,' meaning 'best.' It became popular in philosophical contexts in the 18th century, particularly through the works of philosophers like Leibniz.