optimism
noun
op·ti·mism
ˈäp-tə-ˌmi-zəm 
1
: a doctrine that this world is the best possible world
2
: an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome
expressed optimism about the future of the business
the optimism of cheerleaders
Examples of optimism in a Sentence
Both of them expressed optimism about the future of the town.
The early sales reports are cause for optimism.
There is growing optimism that the problem can be corrected.
He maintains a sense of optimism, despite all that has happened.
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Despite optimism, the administration has faced space constraints.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Clearly, today's reading continues to be one of bullish optimism.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
For adults, the postwar years were a time of optimism and rebuilding.
—Linda Chapin, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
The fertility rate in South Korea saw a small upward bump this year after almost a decade of decline, providing cautious optimism to officials hoping to save the collapsing population.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Clearly, today's reading continues to be one of bullish optimism.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
For adults, the postwar years were a time of optimism and rebuilding.
—Linda Chapin, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
The fertility rate in South Korea saw a small upward bump this year after almost a decade of decline, providing cautious optimism to officials hoping to save the collapsing population.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Optimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimism. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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optimism
noun
op·ti·mism
ˈäp-tə-ˌmiz-əm
: a habit of expecting everything to turn out for the best
Medical Definition
optimism
noun
op·ti·mism
ˈäp-tə-ˌmiz-əm
: an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome
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