optimism
a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
the belief that good ultimately predominates over evil in the world.
the belief that goodness pervades reality.
the doctrine that the existing world is the best of all possible worlds.
Origin of optimism
1Other words for optimism
Opposites for optimism
Other words from optimism
- an·ti·op·ti·mism, noun
- o·ver·op·ti·mism, noun
Words Nearby optimism
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How to use optimism in a sentence
In a conference call with investors on Tuesday, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff gushed with optimism.
Salesforce shares soar 13% on strong growth despite the pandemic | jonathanvanian2015 | August 25, 2020 | FortuneMeanwhile, Edward Jones’ Logan Purk believes the stock is “priced appropriately,” but there’s “a lot of optimism priced in,” he tells Fortune.
As Apple stock tops $500, bulls cite these key reasons it could still go higher | Anne Sraders | August 24, 2020 | FortuneIn the months following the Business Roundtable announcement, our optimism proved to be warranted.
Why a year later, the Business Roundtable’s updated statement of purpose is more relevant than ever | jakemeth | August 19, 2020 | FortuneTrading for Mike Conley was a huge source of optimism in Salt Lake City before the season began, but the 32-year-old missed 23 games, and his player efficiency rating dropped to its lowest point in a dozen seasons.
Can Donovan Mitchell Reach His Potential In The Bubble? | Michael Pina | August 3, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightIn place of that optimism is a renewed sense of uncertainty.
Within a few swipes, I was already feeling that burst of romantic optimism you need the first day of the (Christian) new year.
Whatever the future holds for Africa, optimism certainly abounds.
The optimism across the hemisphere was obvious, but many challenges remain.
Venezuela Says Goodbye to Its Lil Friend, While the Rest of the Continent Cheers | Catalina Lobo-Guererro | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd one has to fight against that and create some haven for optimism.
The Gospel According to Nick Denton—What Next For The Gawker Founder? | Lloyd Grove | December 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMiraculously, Malala survived, and her courage, wisdom, and optimism have continued to transfix and inspire the world.
Promoting Girls’ Education Isn’t Enough: Malala Can Do More | Paula Kweskin | December 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd a rampant ache in my head, seconded by a medium-sized gash in the scalp, didn't make for an access of optimism at that moment.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairThey foreclose without mercy, but that does not frighten their old patrons, who have the perennial optimism of the country.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonWhilst I am by nature optimistic, I must confess that in these latter days my optimism occasionally receives a shock.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowThe situation would have been hopeless to anybody not possessed of Scattergood's optimism and resource.
Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington KellandFat Boy, our clarinetist who doubles on Martian horn-harp, made a feeble attempt at optimism.
The Holes and John Smith | Edward W. Ludwig
British Dictionary definitions for optimism
/ (ˈɒptɪˌmɪzəm) /
the tendency to expect the best and see the best in all things
hopefulness; confidence
the doctrine of the ultimate triumph of good over evil
the philosophical doctrine that this is the best of all possible worlds
Origin of optimism
1- Compare pessimism
Derived forms of optimism
- optimist, noun
- optimistic or optimistical, adjective
- optimistically, adverb
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