sloptimistic

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Meaning · English

Engaging in, characteristic of, or related to sloptimism.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

In a cheery, sloptimistic vein Dr. Frank Crane, the Globe philosopher, declares that wealth creates art, and that we have more art in Kansas City and Pittsburgh than in Venice and Paris, or something like this.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sloptimistic” mean?

Engaging in, characteristic of, or related to sloptimism.

Is “sloptimistic” formal or informal?

sloptimistic is generally derogatory, slang.