A more efficient
way of calling someone an optimistic realist. One becomes "optoreal" when he or she understands what
will most likely occur, but nevertheless haphazardly hopes for the
best possible outcome.
"I have conjunctivitis. I
don't think I'll go to
school tomorrow to make sure no one else catches it, even though I think it
will be gone by tonight."
"Oh, I didn't know you were optoreal!!"