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

AMD’s nascent challenge to Nvidia’s dominant position in AI chipmaking stalled earlier this month when its third-quarter earnings report included an outlook for profit margins that failed to impress Wall Street.

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The outlook continues to assume about $90 million in tariff expenses for the year, which represents about 1.7% of net sales.

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Best Buy boosted its full-year outlook and said that consumers are still willing to spend on new tech products, despite a broader focus on finding deals.

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While the company maintains its 2026 revenue growth outlook, the analysts expect China’s volume-based procurement policy for drugs to weigh on growth.

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Their midterm order outlook for Korean defense companies remains positive on global rearmament initiatives, as the U.S. seems to be less willing to intervene in conflicts.

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Related Words

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