Optimism Definition
ŏptə-mĭzəm
noun
The doctrine held by Leibniz and others that the existing world is the best possible.
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The tendency to take the most hopeful or cheerful view of matters or to expect the best outcome.
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The doctrine or belief that good ultimately prevails over evil.
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Synonyms:
- certainty
- pollyannaism
- sureness
- easiness
- buoyancy
- exhilaration
- expectation
- anticipation
- expectancy
- elation
- calmness
- seeing through rose-colored glasses
- looking on the bright side
- trust
- good cheer
Other Word Forms of Optimism
Noun
Singular:
optimism
Plural:
optimismsOrigin of Optimism
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French optimisme from New Latin optimum the greatest good optimum
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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