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- DictionaryOp·ti·mism/ˈäptəˌmiz(ə)m/
noun
- 1. hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something: "the talks had been amicable and there were grounds for optimism"
- 2. the doctrine, especially as set forth by Leibniz, that this world is the best of all possible worlds.
Half a glass of water, illustration of two different mental attitudes, optimism (half full) and pessimism (half empty) Optimism is an attitude reflecting a belief or hope that the outcome of some specific endeavor, or outcomes in general, will be positive, favorable, and desirable.
Optimism is all about seeing the bright side of things. If you think it’s going to be a great day, even though the bills are due, you lost your wallet, and you forgot your lunch, then you're full of optimism. Optimism is expecting that the best will happen. It comes from the Latin word optimus, which means "best."
optimism. noun. /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/. /ˈɑːptɪmɪzəm/. [uncountable] a feeling that good things will happen and that something will be successful. a mood of cautious optimism. There are very real grounds for optimism.
May 2, 2024 · optimism in American English. (ˈɑptəˌmɪzəm) noun. 1. a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. 2. the belief that good ultimately predominates over evil in the world. 3. the belief that goodness pervades reality.
Add to word list. the belief that good things will happen: a mood / spirit of optimism. There is cause / reason for optimism. He expressed cautious optimism about the future. Opposite. pessimism. (Definition of optimism from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
optimism / ˈ ɑːptəˌmɪzəm/ noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of OPTIMISM. [noncount] : a feeling or belief that good things will happen in the future : a feeling or belief that what you hope for will happen. Both of them expressed optimism about the future of the town.
To many psychologists, optimism reflects the belief that the outcomes of events or experiences will generally be positive. Others contend that optimism is more an...
