optimism
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2.8
- noun
- /ˈɑːptɪˌmɪzəm/
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optimismo
- His optimism about the future inspired everyone around him to be more positive.
- cautious optimism
- optimism about the future
- grounds for optimism
So let's end with some optimism and some thankfulness.
- So let's end with some optimism and some thankfulness.
- And for me, I think the word optimism is grossly misunderstood.
- And do not mix the word optimism with delusion.
- All the love and optimism and warmth plays out here.
- And so I want my optimism not to be about my assessment.
- It crushes their sense of optimism about the world, about their future.
- It talks about optimism and what the science behind that is.
- And so part of our optimism can come from that.
Examples
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In this age, optimism is a revolutionary act.
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- I really appreciate your optimism, Jack.
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And yet they still had hope and optimism for Mike.
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And so I want my optimism not to be about my assessment.
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And so part of our optimism can come from that.
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And maybe the most surprising benefit of optimism is health.
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Again, I think that optimism is this idea of an expectation.
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Each generation bequeathed to the next a sense of confidence and optimism about the future.
Academic text (2008) -
They say that starting a family is an act of optimism.
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Ongoing efforts provide cause for optimism and suggest that this ambitious goal is achievable.
Academic text (2013)
Synonyms
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1.0
A feeling that something good will happen
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3.0
A way of thinking that is hopeful and looks for solutions
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3.6
Feeling hopeful and expecting a good result
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1.3
A feeling that good things will happen
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1.0
A happy mood that makes you smile and helps others feel good
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1.6
A feeling of happiness and energy that makes others feel hopeful
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3.7
A hopeful view of the future or a situation
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3.6
A strong belief that things will turn out well
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3.9
Hope and encouragement that help people succeed
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8.5
A cheerful, confident feeling about the future
A strong, lasting belief that things will get better even in hard times
An optimistic view of the future that is often unrealistic
Seeing things in a very positive way that ignores problems
Expecting only good results and ignoring risks
Antonyms
Compounds
How Optimistic
Surface Forms
Morphology
optimism = optimist (transparent) = optim + ism
Formed from the stem optim- (seen in 'optimist') with the productive suffix '-ism' denoting a state, doctrine, or attitude, so the meaning is directly derived.
Etymology
Optimism comes from the Latin word optimum, which means 'best', and is related to the common verb opt ('choose'). So, optimism is like choosing to see the best, which is why it means expecting good results or the positive side of a situation.