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rose-tint

rose-tint

7.3
A too positive view of the past that ignores problems
  • noun
  • /roʊz tɪnt/
translation icon : tinte rosado
  • Her rose-tint made her believe that everything was perfect during their relationship, despite the issues.

Examples

  • When discussing his teenage years, he always speaks with a rose-tint, ignoring all the challenges he encountered.

  • Thank you, I said, listen, people look back on their student days through rose tinted glasses and it was grim and it it was grim being a student, weren't it?

  • Many people remember their childhood with a rose-tint, forgetting the struggles they faced.

Synonyms

rose-colored glasses
vsrose-tint
  • Informal
5 5.1

A way of seeing things as better than they are and ignoring problems

is used more for remembering past events rather than broad perception
rose-tint perspective
vsrose-tint
7.9

A too positive view of the past that leaves out bad things

is especially about recalling past events rather than general outlook
rosy perspective
vsrose-tint
6.1

A view that is too positive and ignores problems

is centered on memories of the past rather than general expectations
roseate outlook
vsrose-tint
7.5

An optimistic view of the future that is often unrealistic

is more about past recollection than a general positive stance
rose-coloured view
vsrose-tint
  • UK
6.0

Seeing things in a very positive way that ignores problems

is specifically applied when recalling past experiences not just situations
Pollyannaish belief
vsrose-tint
9.9

An idea that things will always turn out well, even when there are problems

is framed mainly as a past-focused overly positive memory stance
Pollyannaish outlook
vsrose-tint
9.5

An overly optimistic view that ignores problems

is more about remembering past events positively rather than broad mindset

Antonyms

38 4.5

A way of thinking that accepts facts and prefers practical plans

28 4.6

A way of thinking that expects bad things to happen

How Positive

rose-tint
7.3
optimism
209 2.8
realism
38 4.5
pessimism
28 4.6

Surface Forms

rose-tint singular
rose-tints plural

Morphology

rose-tint = rose + tint (semi-transparent) = rose + tint

The components 'rose' and 'tint' clearly indicate a rosy colouring, but the idiomatic meaning 'an optimistic or overly positive view' is metaphorical and not strictly derived by literal composition.

Etymology

The word rose-tint comes from the idea of looking through a soft rose ('pink') tint ('color'), like wearing 'rose-coloured glasses' that make things look nicer than they were. So rose-tint means an overly positive view of past events that can ignore the hard facts.