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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Nevertheless, your natural optimism might be dimmed somewhat because there’s a lot of negative energy out there today.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
The concept itself is immediately intriguing and touching, but what really sets it over the top is its surprising optimism.
—Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
The campaign became the subject of criticism for offering unrealistic advice and presenting a false sense of optimism in the face of nuclear annihilation.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
The quartet's relatable humanity was combined with Space Age optimism, embodied by Jack Kirby's magnificent sci-fi visuals for inventions like the flying Fantasticar and discoveries like the extradimensional Negative Zone.
—EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
The concept itself is immediately intriguing and touching, but what really sets it over the top is its surprising optimism.
—Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
The campaign became the subject of criticism for offering unrealistic advice and presenting a false sense of optimism in the face of nuclear annihilation.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
The quartet's relatable humanity was combined with Space Age optimism, embodied by Jack Kirby's magnificent sci-fi visuals for inventions like the flying Fantasticar and discoveries like the extradimensional Negative Zone.
—EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for optimism
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“Optimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimism. Accessed 18 Apr. 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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