Panglossian
- noun
- /pæŋˈɡlɔːsiən/
- Literature
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panglossiano
- Even when the company faced bankruptcy, the Panglossian insisted everything would work out perfectly.
Examples
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Critics often label him a Panglossian for his unwavering belief that technology will solve all our problems.
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Despite the mounting evidence of climate change, he remains a Panglossian, convinced that our future is bright.
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Her Panglossian attitude made it hard for her to recognize the seriousness of the situation.
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Some critics argue that being a Panglossian can prevent people from preparing for real challenges.
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She is such a Panglossian individual!
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Many Panglossians believe that everything will work out.
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Her Panglossian perspective on the economic crisis made it difficult for her to see the challenges ahead.
Synonyms
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8.2
A person who always expects the best, even when things are bad
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A person who is too optimistic even when things go wrong
A person who keeps expecting good things even when it seems unlikely
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Compounds
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Etymology
The word Panglossian comes from Dr. Pangloss, a character in the book 'Candide' by Voltaire who always said 'all is for the best' no matter what happened. So a Panglossian is a person who is unrealistically hopeful and who does not see serious problems.