optimistic with vs optimistic of

Both "optimistic with" and "optimistic of" are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. "Optimistic with" is used when describing a person's attitude or outlook, while "optimistic of" is used when expressing confidence in a particular outcome or situation.

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optimistic with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when describing a person's attitude or outlook.

Use "optimistic with" when describing someone's positive attitude or outlook towards a situation or life in general.

Examples:

She is always optimistic with her approach to challenges.
He remains optimistic with every new opportunity that comes his way.

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I am also optimistic with regard to administrative expenditure.
The approach being adopted is very similar to that decided upon in the original Agenda 2000, although rather more optimistic with regard to absorption capacity:
In an overheated property market with unrealistically optimistic expectations borrowers with low credit ratings were granted loans which were then securitised by the banks and sold on.
At this point we know that the new countries will come in - at the most optimistic estimate - with something like 30 % of the GDP of existing Members.
It would not be surprising if, in a society in which citizens have excessively optimistic expectations with regard to increases in their income, economic policy-makers were to implement policies aimed at systematically stimulating aggregate demand.
Mr President, the noticeably lower expectations that we saw before the Cancún conference should not justify excessively optimistic discussions with regard to its results, and it should be regarded as a success even less so.
Nevertheless, he was optimistic that with goodwill on both sides an agreement could be achieved and he looked forward to a final report in the Spring of next year, enabling a new statute to be in place before enlargement.
Nevertheless, he was optimistic that with goodwill on both sides an agreement could be achieved and he looked forward to a final report in the Spring of next year, enabling a new statute to be in place before enlargement.
I think we can take an optimistic approach to cooperation with Lebanon.
Yet the EU's policy is still based on a very optimistic growth forecast with an increase of more than 3 per cent per year.
It is true that the Commission has come up with some optimistic hypotheses, according to which there will not be any problems.
In my opinion, this song is optimistic, cheerful, with many humorous elements.
Further increases in sales of such large items are consistent with an optimistic assessment by households of future developments.
Unfortunately, I cannot agree with the optimistic view expounded by Mr Michel, though I recognise willingly the very important role played by him.
They usually prove right... It's different with optimistic forecasts
Unfortunately, the statements issued by the Turkish Government and the Turkish Cypriot authorities after the Commission sent its report to Parliament are at odds with this optimistic picture.
whereas the expansion of interactive services has so far been minimal compared with the optimistic forecasts made by the experts,
We know what we hope for: a British Presidency which believes strongly in Europe today, and is tenacious, optimistic and practical, with a sense of humour as well, if possible.
The Commission President started his speech today with an optimistic reference to the economy and told us that the goal of a larger Europe which is capable of responding to the challenges of our time is within our reach.
Therefore, as well as voting for this report, I should like to congratulate the rapporteur on her work, which provides us with an optimistic view of the future and calls for the innovation capacity that we all possess.

Alternatives:

hopeful about
positive about
confident in

optimistic of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when expressing confidence in a particular outcome or situation.

Use "optimistic of" when expressing confidence in a specific outcome or situation, rather than describing a general attitude.