looks on the bright side
Sees silver linings
To look on the bright side is to focus on positive aspects of a situation rather than dwelling on negatives.
The phrase typically responds to difficulty or disappointment: I didn't get the promotion, but look on the bright side—at least I still have a job.
Someone who habitually does this might be called an optimist or, less charitably, a Pollyanna.
- silver liningConsolation within misfortune
- every cloudTroubles bring benefits
- glass half fullPositive outlook metaphor
- hopefulnessExpectation of positive outcomes
- reframingChanging interpretive context
adaptability · positivity · good vibes · self-efficacy · sunny disposition · perseverance · gratitude · keeping faith · acceptance · cheerfulness · chin up · count your blessings · inner strength · mindfulness · idealism · encouragement · optimist · problem-solving
looks on the bright sidepessimist
One expecting negative outcomes
catastrophizes · doom and gloom · defeatist · cynic · fatalist
looks on the bright sidedespairs
Abandons all expectation
broods · mopes · gloomy · despondent · disheartened
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