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Meaning of optimism

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

optimism

Pronunciation:/ˈɒptɪmɪzəm//ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/

noun

Definitions

  1. A tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome

    Example: I love her youth, her beauty and above all her optimism that everything will turn out fine.

  2. The doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds

  3. The belief that good will eventually triumph over evil