optimism
ˈɑptəˌmɪzəm
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Definition of optimism - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
positive outlookbelief that good things will happen
  • Her optimism was contagious, inspiring everyone around her..
confidence hopefulness positivity
2.
philosophical viewTECH.philosophy that this is the best of all possible worldsTECH.
  • Leibniz's optimism was challenged by Voltaire in 'Candide'..
idealism positivism
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Expressions with optimism

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optimism ignoring potential problems or dangers
Her blind optimism led her to ignore the warnings.
feeling of hope with some reservations
She approached the new project with cautious optimism.
careful hope that things might get better
There was guarded optimism about the team's chances this year.
strong hopefulness that does not weaken or fade
She faced every challenge with undimmed optimism.
strong feeling of hopeful attitude about what will happen
A spirit of optimism spread through the team after their recent victory.

Origin of optimism

Latin, optimus (best)

Terms with optimism included in their meaning

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optimism
promising or successful time ahead
optimism
positive aspect of a difficult situation
optimism
expect something very good or successful to happen
ambition optimism
strong belief or desire for great success or achievement
optimism
believe that good things will happen
optimism
express a wish for something to happen
emotion
maintain optimism or belief in a positive outcome
optimism
focus on positive aspects in a difficult situation

Examples of optimism in a sentence

  • Optimism filled the room as the team prepared for the challenge.
  • His optimism was evident in his belief in humanity's progress.
  • The novel explores optimism through its hopeful characters.

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  1. French:optimisme, philosophie optimiste, ...
  2. German:Optimismus, philosophischer Optimismus, ...
  3. Italian:ottimismo, filosofia del migliore dei mondi possibili, ...
  4. Spanish:esperanza, filosofía del mejor de los mundos posibles, ...
  5. Portuguese:otimismo, otimismo filosófico, ...
  6. Chinese:乐观, 乐观哲学, ...
  7. Japanese:楽観主義, 哲学的楽観主義, ...
  8. Arabic:تَفَاؤُل, تَفَاؤُل فَلْسَفِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹפְּטִימִיּוּת, אוֹפְּטִימִיּוּת פִילוֹסוֹפִית, ...
  10. Russian:оптимизм, философский оптимизм, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оптимізм, філософський оптимізм, ...
  12. Hindi:आशावाद, दर्शनशास्त्र में आशावाद, ...
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