Optimism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Optimism is a noun meaning a tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome.
Meaning
a tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome.
More Meanings
- the doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds
- the belief that good will eventually triumph over evil
Example Sentences
I love her youth, her beauty and above all her optimism that everything will turn out fine.
Hanks is known as being an avid reader of history and biography, and seems to seek out stories which offer a certain optimism and humanism. In other words, he plays – fundamentally – good people.
Word Forms
- optimisms
Antonyms for optimism
Common opposites include pessimism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hope, confidence, complacency, encouraging, mood, enthusiasm.
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