optimistic, pessimistic

optimistic, pessimistic
   Strictly speaking, both words should be used to describe a general outlook rather than a specific view, particularly with regard to the inconsequential. "He was optimistic that he would find the missing book" would be better as "was hopeful" or "was confident."

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