Zweckoptimismus
derNounstrategic optimism; forced optimism for a purpose
English translations
- 01
purposeful optimism
Word details
- German meaning
- Optimismus, der nicht auf Tatsachen beruht, sondern aus einem bestimmten Zweck heraus entsteht.
- English meaning
- Expedient optimism
- Synonym
- blinder Optimismus
- German example
- Sein Zweckoptimismus half ihm, die schwierige Situation zu überstehen.
- English example
- His expedient optimism helped him to overcome the difficult situation.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Zweckoptimismus
- Plural Form
- None
Example sentences with “Zweckoptimismus”
Sein Zweckoptimismus wirkte in dieser Krise etwas deplatziert. (His strategic optimism seemed a bit out of place during this crisis.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Zweckoptimismus a compound noun in German?
Yes, it is a compound noun formed from 'Zweck' (purpose) and 'Optimismus' (optimism). As the final component 'Optimismus' is masculine, the whole word is masculine (der Zweckoptimismus).