Optimistic Nihilism

Finding comfort in the fact that everything is meaningless

Optimistic nihilism - “Life’s a pointless game. Nobody’s here for a reason and humanity itself is insignificant. Nothing is meant to be or set in stone. No one has a purpose to their life. It’s kind of comforting and freeing, you know.. really takes a weight off your shoulders” - C

by Saddygirl July 12, 2019

Cynically Optimistic

Somebody who acknowledges the fact that humanity is crap but also believes in its capacity to do good.

--Man I know the world has a lot of shitty people but I still think we can do some good here. I think I'm cynically optimistic.

--If you're that person who wants to cut the next jerk who cuts you in line, but also has genuine faith in humanity, you're cynically optimistic.

by waderaykabeta August 31, 2017

Monday Morning Optimist

A term used to describe someone who is optimistic in such situations where a majority of people (or, just one particular person) do not want to hear optimism because it is unwelcome; such as Monday morning in an office enviorment.

This term can also be used outside "the office" to describe someone who just might be too optimistic.

Person: I hate Monday mornings.
Optimist: Oh, but it's the start of a new week, the beginning of a new day! Isn't it beautiful out?
Person: You're such a Monday Morning Optimist... it's annoying.

by Noxilerm June 1, 2007

eternal optimist

1. A person who never ceases to give up hope in something they believe.

2. A person who will continue to believe in something or a positive outcome till the end of time.

That James is such an eternal optimist, i have never seen him worried a day of his life.

by D2012 November 26, 2007

Optimistic Pessimism

Hope for the best; prepare for the worst.

Optimistic pessimism is a great way to live your life, because you can't lose.

People who argue that optimistic pessimism - or any kind of pessimism for that matter - is a self fulfilling argument are just naive irrational pseudo-philosophical hippies.

by I hate optimists April 25, 2010

optimistic

Being positive all the time. Recovers from anger or sadness very quickly or doesn't feel bad emotions at all. Usually very high spirited or loves to smile, you'll know 'em when you see them.

Jaime is so optimistic, nothing brings her down!

by AcetheSpade December 9, 2007

blindly optimistic

often associated with a person who is optimistic to the point that they seem to forget or ignore the obvious shittiness of the situation or activity

dude we got to try harder, we are about to fail

at least we tried and at least we had fun...

you are too blindly optimistic

so, at least I'm optimistic

(to others) i rest my case

by bravo-tango-7-2-7-4 May 26, 2018