skeptimistic

English

Etymology

Blend of skeptical +‎ optimistic.

Adjective

skeptimistic (comparative more skeptimistic, superlative most skeptimistic)

1. Both skeptical and optimistic at once.
   • 2011 February 9, Ray Hagar, “Lawmakers hear about plight of unemployed construction workers”, in Reno Gazette-Journal:

     Sen. John Lee, D-North Las Vegas, said he was "skeptimistic," both optimistic and skeptical, of any government plan that could bring back the construction industry.

Quotations

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