Optimist
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The term optimist was originally applied to those who adhered to the philosophy of optimism. This declared that the world was the best of all possible worlds, as it was created by God. Therefore even what appeared bad was actually part of God's perfection.
The term came to be used as meaning someone who looks for the positive side of a situation and anticipates the most positive outcome of a venture.
Antonym: Pessimism