B1 — Intermediateadjective
ottimista
optimistic
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
positivofiduciososperanzosoincoraggiante
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
pessimistanegativodisperatosfiduciato
Usage note
'Ottimista' is invariable — same form for m/f. 'Fiducioso' = trusting/hopeful. 'Speranzoso' stresses hope. 'Pessimista' is the direct opposite and also invariable.
Example
"Nonostante le difficoltà, rimane sempre ottimista."
"Despite the difficulties, she always stays optimistic."
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