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optimistic conclusion

[ˌɒp.tɪ.ˈmɪs.tɪk kənˈkluː.ʒən]
noun phrasepl: optimistic conclusions
conclusão otimista
1. A final judgment or decision that reflects a positive or hopeful outlook about a situation, outcome, or result
After reviewing the financial reports, the board reached an optimistic conclusion about the company's future growth.
Após revisar os relatórios financeiros, a diretoria chegou a uma conclusão otimista sobre o crescimento futuro da empresa.
2. An ending statement or inference that emphasizes positive possibilities rather than negative ones
The researcher's optimistic conclusion suggested that the treatment would be effective for most patients.
A conclusão otimista da pesquisadora sugeriu que o tratamento seria eficaz para a maioria dos pacientes.
Synonyms
positive conclusionhopeful conclusionencouraging conclusionfavorable conclusionupbeat conclusion
Antonyms
pessimistic conclusionnegative conclusionbleak conclusiondiscouraging conclusiongrim conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conclusão otimista
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
conclusão otimista
Common in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
conclusão otimista
Standard usage in formal and informal settings
Portugal
conclusão otimista
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

looking on the bright side
seeing the glass as half full
silver lining
keep your chin up
put a positive spin on something
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