optimism

[op-tuh-miz-uhm] / ˈɒp təˌmɪz əm /

NOUN

state of having positive beliefs

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipation certainty confidence elation enthusiasm expectation happiness idealism trust

STRONG

assurance brightness buoyancy calmness cheer cheerfulness easiness encouragement exhilaration hopefulness positivism sanguineness sureness

WEAK

good cheer looking on bright side rose-colored glasses

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depression distrust doubt fear sadness sorrow uncertainty unhappiness

STRONG

discouragement gloom

WEAK

hopelessness pessimism

Example Sentences

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It might sound strange but there was a feeling of optimism among some home fans last Saturday when they left the Principality Stadium following the 52-26 loss to New Zealand.

From BBC

Brisbane is not a city to give England some much-needed Ashes optimism.

From BBC

Global markets rose on hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut and as investor optimism over artificial intelligence returns.

From The Wall Street Journal

“With that in mind, the gains seen in bitcoin raise optimism for a similarly positive session for US stocks despite today’s holiday closure.”

From Barron's

optimism

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