Idiom: Glass-Half-Full
Meanings
From the expression Is the glass half empty or half full?, the answer to which is said to determine whether a person is optimistic or pessimistic.
How to pronounce "glass-half-full":
AU
optimistic
Example Sentences
1
Even though she lost her job, she still had a glass-half-full perspective and saw it as an opportunity for a fresh start.
2
Despite the rain, he had a glass-half-full attitude and enjoyed the peaceful sound it provided.
3
Rather than dwell on the long commute, she looked at it from a glass-half-full perspective and used the time to listen to audiobooks.
4
Even though the project didn't go as planned, they took a glass-half-full approach and learned valuable lessons from the experience.
5
Despite the traffic, he maintained a glass-half-full mindset and used the extra time to catch up on podcasts.
