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.

Origin of optimism

1730–40; <French optimisme<Latin optim(um) (see optimum) + French -isme-ism

SYNONYMS FOR optimism

1 confidence, hopefulness, cheerfulness.

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ANTONYMS FOR optimism

1, 2 pessimism, cynicism.

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OTHER WORDS FROM optimism

an·ti·op·ti·mism, nouno·ver·op·ti·mism, noun

Words nearby optimism

optic thalamus, optic tract, optic vesicle, optimal, optime, optimism, optimist, optimistic, optimization, optimize, optimum

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Example sentences from the Web for optimism

In a conference call with investors on Tuesday, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff gushed with optimism.
Salesforce shares soar 13% on strong growth despite the pandemic|jonathanvanian2015|August 25, 2020|Fortune
Meanwhile, Edward Jones’ Logan Purk believes the stock is “priced appropriately,” but there’s “a lot of optimism priced in,” he tells Fortune.
As Apple stock tops $500, bulls cite these key reasons it could still go higher|Anne Sraders|August 24, 2020|Fortune
In the months following the Business Roundtable announcement, our optimism proved to be warranted.
Why a year later, the Business Roundtable’s updated statement of purpose is more relevant than ever|jakemeth|August 19, 2020|Fortune
Trading for Mike Conley was a huge source of optimism in Salt Lake City before the season began, but the 32-year-old missed 23 games, and his player efficiency rating dropped to its lowest point in a dozen seasons.
Can Donovan Mitchell Reach His Potential In The Bubble?|Michael Pina|August 3, 2020|FiveThirtyEight

In place of that optimism is a renewed sense of uncertainty.
The second wave of media layoffs is here|Max Willens|July 17, 2020|Digiday
Whatever the future holds for Africa, optimism certainly abounds.
Silicon Valley Sets Its Sights on Africa|Christian Borys|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The optimism across the hemisphere was obvious, but many challenges remain.
Venezuela Says Goodbye to Its Lil Friend, While the Rest of the Continent Cheers|Catalina Lobo-Guererro|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And one has to fight against that and create some haven for optimism.
The Gospel According to Nick Denton—What Next For The Gawker Founder?|Lloyd Grove|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Miraculously, Malala survived, and her courage, wisdom, and optimism have continued to transfix and inspire the world.
Promoting Girls’ Education Isn’t Enough: Malala Can Do More|Paula Kweskin|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But the president also stressed the importance of hope and optimism.
Obama: Lamest Duck Ever?|Jonathan Alter|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As she turned her head all Peter's optimism fled, for Jane's eyes were red with weeping.
The Jack-Knife Man|Ellis Parker Butler
The fingers of the blind spelled out its optimism and its selections at Hawthorne in Braille.
The Syndic|C.M. Kornbluth
Empty capacity is a contradiction in the opinion of Leibnitz, only inasmuch as it is opposed to optimism.
Fundamental Philosophy, Vol. I (of 2)|Jaime Luciano Balmes
Now no man has ever been known so to find life without some immediate cause, other than that of his environment, for his optimism.
The Sea-Hawk|Raphael Sabatini
Happiness is the voice of optimism, of faith, of simple, steadfast love.
The Majesty of Calmness|William George Jordan

British Dictionary definitions for optimism

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 forms of optimism

optimist, nounoptimistic or optimistical, adjectiveoptimistically, adverb

Word Origin for optimism

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

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

单词	optimism
释义	optimism [ op-tuh-miz-uhm ] / ˈɒp təˌmɪz əm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR optimism ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of optimism 1730–40; <French optimisme<Latin optim(um) (see optimum) + French -isme-ism SYNONYMS FOR optimism 1 confidence, hopefulness, cheerfulness. SEE SYNONYMS FOR optimism ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR optimism 1, 2 pessimism, cynicism. SEE ANTONYMS FOR optimism ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM optimism an·ti·op·ti·mism, nouno·ver·op·ti·mism, noun Words nearby optimism optic thalamus, optic tract, optic vesicle, optimal, optime, optimism, optimist, optimistic, optimization, optimize, optimum Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for optimism In a conference call with investors on Tuesday, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff gushed with optimism. Salesforce shares soar 13% on strong growth despite the pandemic\|jonathanvanian2015\|August 25, 2020\|Fortune Meanwhile, Edward Jones’ Logan Purk believes the stock is “priced appropriately,” but there’s “a lot of optimism priced in,” he tells Fortune. As Apple stock tops $500, bulls cite these key reasons it could still go higher\|Anne Sraders\|August 24, 2020\|Fortune In the months following the Business Roundtable announcement, our optimism proved to be warranted. Why a year later, the Business Roundtable’s updated statement of purpose is more relevant than ever\|jakemeth\|August 19, 2020\|Fortune Trading for Mike Conley was a huge source of optimism in Salt Lake City before the season began, but the 32-year-old missed 23 games, and his player efficiency rating dropped to its lowest point in a dozen seasons. Can Donovan Mitchell Reach His Potential In The Bubble?\|Michael Pina\|August 3, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight In place of that optimism is a renewed sense of uncertainty. The second wave of media layoffs is here\|Max Willens\|July 17, 2020\|Digiday Whatever the future holds for Africa, optimism certainly abounds. Silicon Valley Sets Its Sights on Africa\|Christian Borys\|December 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The optimism across the hemisphere was obvious, but many challenges remain. Venezuela Says Goodbye to Its Lil Friend, While the Rest of the Continent Cheers\|Catalina Lobo-Guererro\|December 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And one has to fight against that and create some haven for optimism. The Gospel According to Nick Denton—What Next For The Gawker Founder?\|Lloyd Grove\|December 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Miraculously, Malala survived, and her courage, wisdom, and optimism have continued to transfix and inspire the world. Promoting Girls’ Education Isn’t Enough: Malala Can Do More\|Paula Kweskin\|December 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But the president also stressed the importance of hope and optimism. Obama: Lamest Duck Ever?\|Jonathan Alter\|November 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST As she turned her head all Peter's optimism fled, for Jane's eyes were red with weeping. The Jack-Knife Man\|Ellis Parker Butler The fingers of the blind spelled out its optimism and its selections at Hawthorne in Braille. The Syndic\|C.M. Kornbluth Empty capacity is a contradiction in the opinion of Leibnitz, only inasmuch as it is opposed to optimism. Fundamental Philosophy, Vol. I (of 2)\|Jaime Luciano Balmes Now no man has ever been known so to find life without some immediate cause, other than that of his environment, for his optimism. The Sea-Hawk\|Raphael Sabatini Happiness is the voice of optimism, of faith, of simple, steadfast love. The Majesty of Calmness\|William George Jordan British Dictionary definitions for optimism 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 forms of optimism optimist, nounoptimistic or optimistical, adjectiveoptimistically, adverb Word Origin for optimism C18: from French optimisme, from Latin optimus best, superlative of bonus good 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 Content related to optimism How To Respond When Kids Say “No Fair”We all want to retort, “Tough luck!” But there are much more constructive and empathetic ways to respond to kids and teach them something at the same time. 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optimism

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