Optimistiset

Optimistiset is a Finnish adjective form meaning "optimistic" and is used to describe plural nouns. The base adjective is optimistinen, and when describing more than one noun, the form changes to optimistiset. It is not a standalone noun; rather, it functions as a modifier in phrases such as optimistiset ihmiset (optimistic people) or optimistiset näkökulmat (optimistic perspectives).

In everyday Finnish, optimistiset commonly appears in neutral, descriptive contexts, including journalism, essays, and conversation. The word derives from the noun optimisti (optimist), itself borrowed from other languages, with the standard Finnish adjectival suffix -inen. The plural form aligns with Finnish grammar rules, where adjectives agree in number and case with the nouns they modify.

Usage notes: optimistiset can describe attitudes, outlooks, or expectations of groups or situations, and it can be used figuratively as well as literally. Like other adjectives, its exact nuance depends on context and the nouns it accompanies. Examples include "Optimistiset ihmiset uskovat parempiin tulevaisuuksiin" and "Optimistiset näkemykset voivat heijastaa luottamusta."