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Cautiously Optimistic MeaningDefinition: Hopeful, yet at the same time wary. Show Origin of Cautiously OptimisticIt is unclear exactly when and how it this expression first began. However, it began to become more popular around the year 1930. The American president Ronald Reagan may have helped popularize this expression when he used it in the year 1982. Examples of Cautiously OptimisticHere is an example in which two roommates are discussing a problem with a birthday party they are planning for their friend.Mario: So, I dont want you to panic, but there is a slight problem with the birthday party we are planning for Bobby. Axel: Whats going on? Mario: The event hall that we reserved just called me. They had a fire earlier today, so they have to cancel all their events for the next few months. Axel: Oh no! The party is tomorrow. What are we going to do? Mario: Dont worry. Im cautiously optimistic! I did a little research and found a few places that might be available tomorrow. I already left voicemails, and Im just waiting to hear back. Axel: Oh, thank goodness! Mario: Its possible that they will all be unavailable, but probably at least one will work. Axel: Thats great. Since you brought it up, I have another problem to tell you about the party. Mario: Oh no! What is it? Axel: Well, I forgot to send out the invitations. But to borrow your expression, I too am cautiously optimistic! I sent texts to everybody, and most people can still make it. Mario: Oh good. Hopefully nothing else goes wrong! More ExamplesThis excerpt is about the president of Russia discussing claims of meddling with the U.S. presidential election.
The second excerpt is about an athlete who injured his finger with blisters. He is hopeful that he has healed, but he is not confident.
SummaryThe phrase cautiously optimistic is way to express that one believes something good will probably happen but lacks total confidence that it will definitely occur. Contents
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