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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.
1. : a doctrine that this world is the best possible world. 2. : an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome. expressed optimism about the future of the business. the optimism of cheerleaders.
OPTIMISM definition: 1. the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief…. Learn more.
Optimism definition: a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.. See examples of OPTIMISM used in a sentence.
the tendency to be hopeful and to emphasize or think of the good part in a situation rather than the bad part, or the feeling that in the future good things are more likely to happen than bad things: There was a note of optimism in his voice as he spoke about his recovery.
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.
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.
noun. 1. the tendency to expect the best and see the best in all things. 2. hopefulness; confidence. 3. the doctrine of the ultimate triumph of good over evil. 4. the philosophical doctrine that this is the best of all possible worlds.
1. a tendency to look on the more favorable side or to expect the most favorable outcome of events or conditions. 2. the belief that good will ultimately triumph over evil and that virtue will be rewarded. 3. the doctrine that the existing world is the best of all possible worlds.
There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun optimism, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of optimism noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
