˜yÐÄvlog

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

optimism

[ op-tuh-miz-uhm ]

noun

  1. a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.

    Synonyms: , ,

    Antonyms: ,

  2. the belief that good ultimately predominates over evil in the world.

    Antonyms: ,

  3. the belief that goodness pervades reality.
  4. the doctrine that the existing world is the best of all possible worlds.


optimism

/ ˈɒ±è³Ùɪˌ³¾Éª³úÉ™³¾ /

noun

  1. the tendency to expect the best and see the best in all things
  2. hopefulness; confidence
  3. the doctrine of the ultimate triumph of good over evil
  4. the philosophical doctrine that this is the best of all possible worlds
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Derived Forms

  • ˈ´Ç±è³Ù¾±³¾¾±²õ³Ù, noun
  • ËŒ´Ç±è³Ù¾±Ëˆ³¾¾±²õ³Ù¾±³¦²¹±ô±ô²â, adverb
  • ËŒ´Ç±è³Ù¾±Ëˆ³¾¾±²õ³Ù¾±³¦, adjective
Discover More

Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²¹²Ôt¾±Â·´Ç±èt¾±Â·³¾¾±²õ³¾ noun
  • ´Çv±ð°ù·´Ç±èt¾±Â·³¾¾±²õ³¾ noun
Discover More

˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of optimism1

First recorded in 1730–40; from French optimisme, from Latin optim(um) ( optimum ) + French -isme -ism
Discover More

˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of optimism1

C18: from French optimisme, from Latin optimus best, superlative of bonus good
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Speaking with a hint of a European accent and resounding optimism about the future, Hartvigsen doesn’t seem deterred by the US competitive landscape or political headwinds.

From

For all of the Lennons’ optimism and encouragement, "One to One" makes it indubitably clear that dark clouds are on the couple’s horizon.

From

“Despite persistent threats, daily life proceeds with remarkable normalcy and optimism,†he wrote in an op-ed for the Taipei Times.

From

Emotionally, the LP strikes a tone of cautious optimism that reflected the advances of the Black Power movement and the long-awaited end of the Vietnam War.

From

And sometimes optimism comes face to face with reality or just plain fades away.

From

Advertisement

Related ˜yÐÄvlogs

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement