optimism
[ op-tuh-miz-uhm ]
/ ˈɒp təˌmɪz əm /
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.
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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, noun optimistic or optimistical, adjective optimistically, adverbWord Origin for optimism
C18: from French
optimisme, from Latin
optimus best, superlative of
bonus good