Optimistic synonyms

Always expecting the best, panglossian, and pollyannaish are all synonyms for optimistic. Pessimistic, negative, gloomy, and ominous are antonyms of optimistic. And here are 23 another word for optimistic.

Another word for optimistic

Panglossian, pollyannaish, always expecting the best, auspicious, bright, bullish, buoyant, cheerful, cheery, confident, encouraging, favourable, full of hope, hopeful, of good cheer, positive, promising, reassuring, rosy, sanguine, upbeat, and propitious are all synonyms for optimistic.

Optimistic synonym statistics

Optimistic synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 4, 12, and 22 letters and 3 synonyms with 6, 7, 8, and 11 letters. 2 synonyms with 9 letters and 4 synonyms with 10 letters. For a total of 21 another word for optimistic.

Optimistic sentences

She remained optimistic despite challenges.

His optimistic attitude inspired everyone.

They are optimistic about tomorrow.

An optimistic outlook can help.

Related Words for optimistic

  1. Instinct
    • Synonyms: Impulse, reflex
    • Opposites: reason, deliberation
    • Part of speech: noun
  2. Compromised
    • Synonyms: Weakened, damaged
    • Opposites: secure, protected
    • Part of speech: verb
  3. Compromise
    • Synonyms: meet each other halfway, find the middle ground
    • Opposites: disagreement, refusal
    • Part of speech: verb
  4. Destiny
    • Synonyms: Fate, fortune
    • Opposites: chance, coincidence
    • Part of speech: noun
  5. Majestic
    • Synonyms: exalted, august
    • Opposites: pitiful, pathetic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  6. In particular
    • Synonyms: Specifically, especially
    • Opposites: general, overall
    • Part of speech: adverb
  7. Questionable
    • Synonyms: controversial, contentious
    • Opposites: certain, indisputable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  8. Pessimistic
    • Synonyms: gloomy, negative
    • Opposites: optimistic, hopeful, cheerful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. Disturbance
    • Synonyms: disruption, distraction
    • Opposites: calm, peace
    • Part of speech: noun
  10. Preliminary to
    • Synonyms: in preparation for, before
    • Opposites: final, conclusive
    • Part of speech: preposition
  11. Preliminary
    • Synonyms: preparatory, introductory
    • Opposites: concluding, closing, final
    • Part of speech: adjective
  12. Captivate
    • Synonyms: enthral, charm
    • Opposites: repel, bore, repellent, boring
    • Part of speech: verb
  13. Captivating
    • Synonyms: Entrancing, mesmerizing
    • Opposites: boring, uninteresting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  14. Distinction
    • Synonyms: difference, contrast
    • Opposites: similarity, uniformity
    • Part of speech: noun
  15. Sinister
    • Synonyms: menacing, threatening
    • Opposites: benevolent, kind
    • Part of speech: adjective
  16. Prestige
    • Synonyms: status, standing
    • Opposites: disrepute, obscurity
    • Part of speech: noun
  17. Systematic
    • Synonyms: structured, methodical
    • Opposites: disorganized, chaotic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  18. Inconsistent
    • Synonyms: incompatible with, conflicting with
    • Opposites: consistent, steady
    • Part of speech: adjective
  19. Sarcastic
    • Synonyms: sardonic, ironic
    • Opposites: sincere, genuine
    • Part of speech: adjective
  20. Hectic
    • Synonyms: frantic, frenetic
    • Opposites: leisurely, quiet
    • Part of speech: adjective
  21. Distort
    • Synonyms: twist, warp
    • Opposites: clarify, accurately represent
    • Part of speech: verb
  22. Distorted
    • Synonyms: Warped, twisted
    • Opposites: clear, accurate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  23. Unrealistic
    • Synonyms: impractical, impracticable
    • Opposites: realistic, pragmatic, lifelike
    • Part of speech: adjective
  24. Distraction
    • Synonyms: diversion, interruption
    • Opposites: focus, concentration
    • Part of speech: noun
  25. Destination
    • Synonyms: journey's end, end of the line
    • Opposites: origin, starting point
    • Part of speech: noun
  26. Similar
    • Synonyms: alike, (much) the same
    • Opposites: dissimilar, different, dissimilar to, unlike
    • Part of speech: adjective
  27. Long time
    • Synonyms: Ages, eternity
    • Opposites: short time, moment
    • Part of speech: adjective
  28. Time consuming
    • Synonyms: Lengthy, slow
    • Opposites: quick, efficient
    • Part of speech: adjective
  29. Romantic
    • Synonyms: amorous, intimate
    • Opposites: platonic, unromantic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  30. Long-lasting
    • Synonyms: enduring, lasting
    • Opposites: short-lived, ephemeral
    • Part of speech: adjective
  31. Article
    • Synonyms: object, thing
    • Opposites: book, pamphlet
    • Part of speech: noun
  32. Stigma
    • Synonyms: shame, disgrace
    • Opposites: honour, credit
    • Part of speech: noun
  33. Institution
    • Synonyms: organization, establishment
    • Opposites: dismissal, defrocking, halting, cancellation, ending
    • Part of speech: noun
  34. Pragmatic
    • Synonyms: practical, matter-of-fact
    • Opposites: impractical, unrealistic, idealistic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  35. Distant
    • Synonyms: faraway, far off
    • Opposites: near, recent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  36. Premise
    • Synonyms: Assumption, proposition
    • Opposites: conclusion, result
    • Part of speech: noun
  37. Timid
    • Synonyms: easily frightened, lacking courage
    • Opposites: bold, forthcoming, brazen
    • Part of speech: adjective
  38. In practice
    • Synonyms: In reality, in action
    • Opposites: in theory, in conceptually
    • Part of speech: adverb
  39. Practice
    • Synonyms: application, exercise
    • Opposites: neglect, theory
    • Part of speech: noun
  40. Distance
    • Synonyms: interval, space
    • Opposites: draw closer, friendliness
    • Part of speech: noun
  41. In time
    • Synonyms: early enough, in good time
    • Opposites: late, never
    • Part of speech: adverb
  42. On time
    • Synonyms: punctual(ly), prompt(ly)
    • Opposites: late, behind schedule
    • Part of speech: adverb
  43. Legitimate
    • Synonyms: legal, lawful
    • Opposites: illegal, illegitimate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  44. Misunderstand
    • Synonyms: misapprehend, misinterpret
    • Opposites: grasp, understand correctly, get the right idea
    • Part of speech: verb
  45. Misunderstanding
    • Synonyms: misinterpretation, misconstruction
    • Opposites: harmony, clarity, agreement
    • Part of speech: noun
  46. Mimic
    • Synonyms: imitate, copy
    • Opposites: originate, differ
    • Part of speech: verb
  47. Skeptical
    • Synonyms: dubious, doubtful
    • Opposites: certain, convinced, optimistic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  48. Disturb
    • Synonyms: disarrange, muddle
    • Opposites: calm, soothe
    • Part of speech: verb
  49. Substitute
    • Synonyms: replacement, deputy
    • Opposites: original, permanent
    • Part of speech: noun
  50. Drastic
    • Synonyms: extreme, serious
    • Opposites: mild, moderate
    • Part of speech: adjective
  51. Prestigious
    • Synonyms: reputable, distinguished
    • Opposites: disreputable, obscure, minor, humble, lowly
    • Part of speech: adjective
  52. Distinctive
    • Synonyms: distinguishing, characteristic
    • Opposites: common , ordinary
    • Part of speech: adjective
  53. Disruption
    • Synonyms: disturbance, disordering
    • Opposites: stability, continuity
    • Part of speech: adjective
  54. Intimidate
    • Synonyms: frighten, menace
    • Opposites: reassure, comfort
    • Part of speech: verb
  55. Intimidating
    • Synonyms: Frightening, alarming
    • Opposites: comforting, reassuring
    • Part of speech: adjective