outlook

[out-look]

noun

1. the view or prospect from a particular place.

   Synonyms: scene

2. mental attitude or view; point of view.

   one's outlook on life.

   Synonyms: approach, position, viewpoint, attitude

3. prospect of the future.

   the political outlook.

   Synonyms: scene

4. the place from which an observer looks out; lookout.

5. the act or state of looking out.

6. a watch kept; vigilance; lookout.

   a careful outlook to prevent forest fires.

outlook

/ ˈaʊtˌlʊk /

noun

1. a mental attitude or point of view

2. the probable or expected condition or outcome of something

   the weather outlook

3. the view from a place

4. view or prospect

5. the act or state of looking out

Word History and Origins

Origin of outlook¹

First recorded in 1660–70; out- + look

Example Sentences

There, weather service officials have issued a hazardous weather outlook, warning of the potential for flash flooding, particularly in parts of Colorado and Utah.

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The announcement marks the second downgrade to its outlook since early July.

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The outlook, were there an attack on the energy sector, is not clear.

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However, his comments came as the retail giant upgraded its profit outlook for the year, saying it now expected to see full-year adjusted operating profits of £2.9bn-£3.1bn.

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The firm has overcome a post-Covid pandemic slump in trade and problems with international expansion to recently launch its first share buyback and raise its profit outlook for the full year.

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Related Words

• chance 
• expectation 
• forecast 
• opportunity 
• possibility 
• prospect 
• risk