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   Op·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.
   • ▪ the belief that good must ultimately prevail over evil in the universe.

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from French optimisme, from Latin optimum ‘best thing’ (see optimum).

   Scrabble Points: 14

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