Pollyannaish (Adjective)
Meaning
Pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The new employee's pollyannaish outlook on the company's financial struggles was a welcome change from the usual doom and gloom in the office.
- Despite the dire prognosis, her doctor's pollyannaish attitude made her feel more hopeful about her recovery.
- His pollyannaish views on the state of the environment often put him at odds with more cynical colleagues.
- The tourist guide's pollyannaish enthusiasm for the cramped and noisy city was somewhat annoying to the more seasoned travelers.
- The coach's pollyannaish pep talks before each game always left the players feeling more confident and motivated.