The difference between Optimist and Yeasayer

When used as nouns, optimist means a person who expects a favourable outcome, whereas yeasayer means one whose attitude is positive, optimistic, confidently affirmative.


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  1. Optimist as a noun:

    A person who expects a favourable outcome.

  2. Optimist as a noun:

    A believer in optimism.

  1. Yeasayer as a noun:

    One whose attitude is positive, optimistic, confidently affirmative.

  2. Yeasayer as a noun (pejorative):

    One who habitually agrees uncritically.

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