Optimistic vs Realistic - What's the difference?
optimistic | realistic |
Expecting the best in all possible ways.
Expressed or represented as being accurate.
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Relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were.
As adjectives the difference between optimistic and realistic
is that optimistic is expecting the best in all possible ways while realistic is expressed or represented as being accurate.optimistic
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- in an optimistic mood
- optimistic plans
- took an optimistic view
Antonyms
* pessimisticrealistic
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- A ''realistic'' appraisal of the situation.
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- A ''realistic'' novel about the Victorian poor.