outlook

American  

[out-look] / ˈaʊtˌlʊk /

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.

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outlook British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of outlook

First recorded in 1660–70; out- + look

Example Sentences

Both outlooks exclude potential contributions from the proposed acquisition of Australian telehealth provider Eucalyptus, which was announced last week.

From Barron's

It marks a step toward re-establishing global trading norms and stabilizing the outlook for exporting nations, business executives and economists said.

From The Wall Street Journal

His counterpart at Chevron, CEO Mike Wirth, has said it was too early to determine Venezuela’s long-term outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Supreme Court issued its ruling after tariffs initially upended the financial outlooks for many companies last year, as businesses reshuffled production and weighed whether to raise prices or eat the higher costs in response.

From MarketWatch

Economists are also concerned about the long-term outlook for the deficit.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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