optimism

/ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/

noun 3

Collocations

ADJ.

above, all, astounding, basic, certain, considerable, intact, little

VERB + OPTIMISM

cause, disturb, don't, grounds, like, offer, reason, share

OPTIMISM + NOUN

economy, everything, humanism, world

PREP.

ADV.

merely, quickly

Definitions

noun

a tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome

I love her youth, her beauty and above all her optimism that everything will turn out fine.

Hanks is known as being an avid reader of history and biography, and seems to seek out stories which offer a certain optimism and humanism. In other words, he plays – fundamentally – good people.

the doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds

the belief that good will eventually triumph over evil

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Synonyms

Antonyms

pessimism

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

I love her youth, her beauty and above all her optimism that everything will turn out fine.

Wiktionary

Hanks is known as being an avid reader of history and biography, and seems to seek out stories which offer a certain optimism and humanism. In other words, he plays – fundamentally – good people.

Wiktionary

That proved to be no more than an expression of optimism when World War II began.

Tatoeba · #53585

There is considerable optimism that the economy will improve.

Tatoeba · #237985

My father chose not to disturb my optimism.

Tatoeba · #319224

Optimism is merely a lack of information.

Tatoeba · #576202

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