Always expecting the best (10)

I believe the answer is:

optimistic

(Other definitions for optimistic that I've seen before include "Happy-go-lucky" , "Cheerful" , "Hopeful and confident" , "Looking on the bright side" , "Pollyannaish" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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