optimisery

noun. 1. sadness at the loss of a dream, falling to the depths of despair after having high hopes. 2. the cognitive dissonance of beautiful melancholy, whereby one feels deep pain and also harbors hope for the attainment of their, so far, thwarted goals. 3. state of an optimist when faced with soul-crushing rejection.

Her unrequited love has left her in a state of ultimate optimisery.

by CodeNameReservoir February 9, 2018

Optimiscuous

Adjective Very hopeful of one's chances of getting laid; Optimistic and promiscuous.

"Randy must be feeling optimiscuous tonight if he's putting on his Sex Panther cologne before clubbing."

by Tard Ferguson July 1, 2019

Reverse Optimism

The act of being optimistic about negative ideas, actions, or facts.

The glass is half empty... But that's okay because its a glass full of feces

Mike: We haven't been backed up on orders for a while now.
Jeremy: Yah we don't have alot of "good problems" right now
Chris: Fantastic, Fewer problems!!!!
Mike: Hey douche, reverse optimism isn't going to help us right now.

by mdwong August 19, 2009

immuno-optimism

Positive thinking regarding one's immune system especially when one's faced with probable or widespread contagion.

Leo: Are you sure you want to come over for dinner? My sister has chicken pox, my dad has the flu, and I'm still getting over the clap.
Kay: Sure, I'm not worried, I never get sick.
Leo: Wow babe, that's some serious immuno-optimism.

by schulwitz April 10, 2012

Asshole Optimism

When someone tries to put an optimistic spin on an unfotmunate situation, but has a sarcastic intent, and ends up subtly coming off as an asshole.

"It's cool that you have no car like everyone else," said Lucas, "now you can have fun riding your bike everywhere." In a show of asshole optimism.

by doktorj March 8, 2014

Rectal optimitis

An occular disease where in one's eyes automatically close when their rectum makes contact with a couch or recliner.

Kenny's eyes snapped shut as soon as his ass hit the lazyboy proving he did indeed suffer from rectal optimitis.

by Possumpecker February 8, 2018

Doomer Optimism

A collective dedicated to discovering regenerative paths forward, highlighting the people working for a better world, and connecting seekers to doers.

Things are bad but let’s stay positive and follow a path of doomer optimism

by Longyear April 27, 2022