What does optimism mean?
Optimism means a tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome.
Optimism
/ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ · noun
Meaning
a tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome.
Definitions by Sense
- a tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome
- 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.
Synonyms for optimism
Antonyms for optimism
Related Words
Word Forms
- optimisms
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for optimism?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of optimism?
Possible antonyms include pessimism.
How do you use optimism in a sentence?
I love her youth, her beauty and above all her optimism that everything will turn out fine.
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