Answer: optimist

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OPTIMISTOne with high hopes
optimistone who exhibits optimism
OPTIMISTVoltaire's Dr. Pangloss, e.g.
OPTIMISTGlass-half-full person
OPTIMISTHopeful soul
OPTIMISTPrisoner of hope
OPTIMISTOne perpetually full of hope
OPTIMISTBastille "How am I gonna be an ... about this?"
OPTIMIST"A guy that has never had much experience": Don Marquis
OPTIMISTHis glass is half full
OPTIMISTSanguine one
OPTIMISTRose-colored glasses wearer
OPTIMISTOne with rose-colored glasses
OPTIMISTPositive thinker.
OPTIMISTOwner of a hope chest.
OPTIMISTDr. Pangloss, for example.
OPTIMISTOne with a positive outlook
OPTIMISTMurphy, per O'Toole
OPTIMISTDr. Pangloss, for one
OPTIMISTSunny side seer
OPTIMISTWearer of rose-colored glasses