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

It now expects U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude to average $87 a barrel, up from $74 a barrel in the March outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The airline hiked its revenue outlook for Q1.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Saudi’s monthly crude pricing is a key indicator of the kingdom’s outlook on regional demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Singh said that if the current 10% tariffs being charged now stay in place for the rest of the fiscal year, Levi’s earnings-per-share outlook could improve by around 7 cents.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

For all our differences in age and outlook, Jake and I became friends.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

Related Words

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