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optimistic pessimism

telling yourself that the outcome of a situation will undoubtedly be pleasant; when knowing that the truth is that it will not, so that your artificial smile and laughter will not and cannot be undistinguished between true and false. ultimately living a "happy" and "carefree" lifestyle that many people envy, not knowing that you are as miserable as they are. you just dont show it in public as they do. your glass has water in it. whether it is half full or half empty doesnt matter, but there's water in it and it's constantly getting filled and consumed
by Jeremy Beck February 12, 2008
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Relentless Optimist

A term that employs irrational joy and hope in near dire situations despite all definable logic. Usually those employing such feelings find that situations work out in the end by twisting their logic to fit their needs.

Usually those who are a Relentless Optimist, are stubborn, high energy, positive, and every so often annoying, but always eager to keep going and do what they feel is the right thing.
Despite not getting into NYU, the Relentless Optimist believed that he would go where was right for him.
by Relentless Optimist November 10, 2010
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optimistic cigarette

a spliff smoked after breakfast and before dinner with close friends. Typically followed by reading and low-fi music, or casual conversation.
hey dude let's roll an optimistic cigarette, we got nothin' better to do.
by Thomas j! August 20, 2007
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Cynically Optimistic

When you believe all of humanity is driven by self-interest, but that humanity also has an innate desire to feel good about themselves, and that's a possibility for a person to act kindly. such as actively recycling out of a sense of legacy/guilt.
I could just be cynically optimistic right now, but I think that guy only helped that lady across the rode so he could feel morally superior .
by realistically depressed January 23, 2018
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optimystical

A mental state of being incredibly optimistic in the face of overwhelming odds.

Calling upon all the Powers of Mystical Nature, God, Allah or however You define that Power to help You in a dire crisis.
Her oncologist told her she would die 100%. Even with chemotherapy the metastisized breast cancer in her bones and lungs would kill her within a month. She drove to an alternative treatment center in Mexico which emphasized absolute positive thoughts, optimystically, along with many alternative and traditional medical treatments.

Being optimystical saved her life. A true story. Her word not mine. Three years later she is cancer free. The Power of Positive Thought and a will to battle the odds.
by Robert J. Lanier February 28, 2007
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Optimism

The view that Optimus Prime is the ultimate deity, father figure, and driving force of the universe.
Jane: Thank God for Optimus.
John: Don't you mean, "thank Optimus for God?"
One example of Optimism as a religion.
by alderryeguy January 31, 2010
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Optimism

Optimism is an outlook on life such that one maintains a view of the world as a positive place, or one's personal situation as a positive one.
Optimism - An English Test Cricketer applying sunscreen when he is about to go into bat.
by PHOENlX March 11, 2009
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