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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Gold’s breathtaking rally in 2025 was fueled by optimism about falling interest rates.

From MarketWatch

“Our early checks point to sustained momentum in the U.S. and we are growing in our optimism that Foundry will emerge as one of the dominant software platform in enterprise software,” analysts write.

From Barron's

Increased sales and an increase of new customers into Apple’s high margin services segment could possibly lead to more investor optimism.

From Barron's

A hard year followed with floods, ICE, AI, etc., menacing our native optimism.

From Los Angeles Times

But Powell tempered the optimism, noting AI is currently pushing inflation up, not down.

From Barron's

optimism

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