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    optimism
    /ˈɒptɪmɪz(ə)m/

    noun

    • 1. hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success 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.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPTIMISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Optimism is the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief that something good will happen. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of optimism with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOPTIMISM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Optimism is the quality of being hopeful and positive, or the belief that good things will happen. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of optimism with examples from various sources.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › optimismOptimism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Optimism is an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related articles of optimism from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › optimismOPTIMISM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Optimism is the tendency to expect the best and see the best in all things, or the belief that good ultimately predominates over evil in the world. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and examples of optimism from Dictionary.com.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OptimismOptimism - Wikipedia

    Optimism is a belief or hope that the outcome of some endeavor will be positive and desirable. Learn about the different theories and methods to measure optimism, such as dispositional optimism, explanatory style, and the Life Orientation Test.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOPTIMISM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Optimism is the feeling of being hopeful about the future or about the success of something in particular. Learn more about the synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and usage of optimism with Collins English Dictionary.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › optimismOptimism - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    noun. the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well. see more. antonyms: pessimism. the feeling that things will turn out badly. types: sanguineness, sanguinity. feeling sanguine; optimistically cheerful and confident. type of: hope. the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled. noun.