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Optimistic vs Resilient - What's the difference?

optimistic | resilient |

As adjectives the difference between optimistic and resilient

is that optimistic is expecting the best in all possible ways while resilient is able to endure tribulation without cracking.

optimistic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Expecting the best in all possible ways.
    • in an optimistic mood
    optimistic plans
    took an optimistic view

    Antonyms

    * pessimistic

    resilient

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Able to endure tribulation without cracking.
  • * 1994 , Michael Grumley, The Last Diary :
    • He’s resilient , and strong, but sometimes tonight, here, the weight of what he’s saying makes him stop, pause as if lost.

    Derived terms

    * resilience

    Synonyms

    * bendable * flexible * strong

    Antonyms

    * brittle * fragile