optimism
[ op-tuh-miz-uhm ]
/ ˈɒp təˌmɪz əm /
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noun
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.
Nearby words
opticokinetic nystagmus, opticopupillary, optics, optimal, optime, optimism, optimist, optimistic, optimization, optimize, optimum
SYNONYMS FOR optimism
Related formsan·ti·op·ti·mism, nouno·ver·op·ti·mism, noun
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Examples from the Web for overoptimism
And so Jindal's mix of anger and overoptimism fits the moment.
I urged the PM to be cautious about overoptimism in giving out the news.
Greener Than You Think|Ward Moore
British Dictionary definitions for overoptimism (1 of 2)
overoptimism
/ (ˌəʊvərˈɒptɪˌmɪzəm) /
noun
excessive hopefulness or confidence
British Dictionary definitions for overoptimism (2 of 2)
optimism
/ (ˈɒptɪˌmɪzəm) /
noun
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
Compare pessimism
Derived Formsoptimist, nounoptimistic or optimistical, adjectiveoptimistically, adverb
Word Origin for optimism
C18: from French optimisme, from Latin optimus best, superlative of bonus good
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