B2
optimist vs optimistic vs pessimist
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| optimistnoun/ˈɑːp.tə.mɪst/ | Meaning a person who always expects good things to happen and sees the positive side of situations | Goes with eternal optimist | Example My brother is an eternal optimist; he still believes the bus will be on time. |
| optimisticadjective/ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/ | Meaning hopeful and expecting that good things will happen | Goes with optimistic about | Example Doctors are optimistic that she will make a full recovery. |
| pessimistnoun/ˈpes.ə.mɪst/ | Meaning a person who always expects bad things to happen and sees the negative side | Goes with hopeless pessimist | Example My brother is a pessimist; he always expects the worst to happen. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Her outlook helped her through months of treatment.