optimism

noun
UK: /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/
US: /ˈɑːptɪmɪzəm/

  1. A feeling or belief that good things will happen in the future.

    1. Her optimism helps her get through hard times.
    2. Despite the challenges, his inherent optimism drove him forward.

  2. The tendency to focus on the positive aspects of a situation.

    1. I have optimism about the upcoming project.
    2. Her unflinching optimism inspired others during the difficult campaign.

Synonyms

confidence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "optimism" in English means: A feeling or belief that good things will happen in the future., The tendency to focus on the positive aspects of a situation..

The phonetic transcription of "optimism" is /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈɑːptɪmɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "optimism": confidence.

Example usage of "optimism": "Her optimism helps her get through hard times.". More examples on the page.