Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nohn ohb-stahn-te op-tuh-mis-tik]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nohn ohb-stahn-te op-tuh-mis-tik]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˌɒp təˈmɪs tɪk/
Definitions of non-optimistic word
- adjective non-optimistic disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. 1
- adjective non-optimistic reflecting a favorable view of events and conditions and the expectation of a positive outcome; demonstrating optimism: an optimistic plan. 1
- adjective non-optimistic of or relating to optimism. 1
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Origin of non-optimistic
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; optimist + -ic
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Parts of speech for Non-optimistic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
non-optimistic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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