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optimistic

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/ˌɑːp.tɪˈmɪs.tɪk/ · op-ti-mis-tic

Characterized by a hopeful and positive outlook on life or situations.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Characterized by a hopeful and positive outlook on life or situations.

زندگی یا حالات پر امید اور مثبت نقطہ نظر رکھنے والا۔

مثبت خیال

musbat khayal

Synonyms

hopefulpositivesanguineخوش بینخوش امیدبہترین خیال

Antonyms

pessimisticnegativegloomyمایوسمنفیخوفناک

Common Collocations

  • optimistic outlook
  • optimistic perspective
  • optimistic attitude

Example Sentences

He has an optimistic outlook on life, believing things will always get better.

اس کا زندگی پر مثبت خیال ہے، کہ چیزیں ہمیشہ بہتر ہوں گی.

Is ka zindagi par musbat khayal hai, ke cheezen hamesha behtar hongi.

Despite the challenges, she remained optimistic about the future.

چیلنجز کے باوجود، وہ مستقبل کے بارے میں مثبت رہیں.

Challenge ke bawajood, woh mustaqbil ke bare mein musbat rahein.

Being optimistic can often lead to better mental health.

مثبت خیال رکھنا اکثر بہتر ذہنی صحت کی طرف لے جاتا ہے.

Musbat khayal rakhna aksar behtar zehni sehat ki taraf le jata hai.

Easily Confused With

pessimistic:Pessimistic means having a negative outlook, while optimistic means having a positive outlook.

Word Family

optimism
nounمثبت خیالی
optimist
nounخوش بین

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'opt' in optimistic referring to choosing the best.

Imagine a sun breaking through clouds, symbolizing hope and a positive outlook.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر ایک بات پر کہتے ہو تم کہ تو کیا ہے، تم ہی کہو کہ یہ مثبت خیال کیا ہے؟

Har aik baat par kehte ho tum ke tu kya hai, tum hi kaho ke yeh musbat khayal kya hai?

You say for everything, what is it? You tell me, what is this optimistic thought?

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہنسی خوشی گزارو، سب کچھ ٹھیک ہو جائے گا۔

Hansi khushi guzaaro, sab kuch theek ho jaega.

Live with a smile, everything will be fine.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "optimus" — best

First known use: 19th century

The term 'optimistic' evolved from 'optimism', introduced by the philosopher Leibniz in the late 17th century, to depict a worldview that sees the best in situations.