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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Netanyahu hardened his demands for a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas on Thursday, even as the White House expressed optimism that a deal was getting closer.
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Barak Ravid, Axios, 12 July 2024
The sudden optimism of key players involved in the negotiations, including Evolve founder and Chairman Scot Lenoir, comes after weeks of apparent gridlock in a California bankruptcy court.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 11 July 2024
For the first time in nearly two decades, Wall Street appears to be feeling something almost like optimism about America’s third-largest bank.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 July 2024
The health of the department has resulted in the most precious of show business commodities these days: optimism.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 July 2024
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Barak Ravid, Axios, 12 July 2024
The sudden optimism of key players involved in the negotiations, including Evolve founder and Chairman Scot Lenoir, comes after weeks of apparent gridlock in a California bankruptcy court.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 11 July 2024
For the first time in nearly two decades, Wall Street appears to be feeling something almost like optimism about America’s third-largest bank.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 July 2024
The health of the department has resulted in the most precious of show business commodities these days: optimism.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 July 2024
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 15 Jul. 2024.
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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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