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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On foreign policy, Yoon — who has worked closely with Washington and Tokyo to solidify security cooperation in the face of North Korean threats — expressed optimism that the three-way partnership will continue to expand under Trump’s government.
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Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Even so, the firm expects any uncertainty will soon give way to optimism.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Major Asian indexes saw strong gains, fueled by optimism that China would roll out stimulus measures to support its slowing economy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
And meeting some of the best young brains and the best solutions yesterday gives optimism that these guys and girls can change our future.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Even so, the firm expects any uncertainty will soon give way to optimism.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Major Asian indexes saw strong gains, fueled by optimism that China would roll out stimulus measures to support its slowing economy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
And meeting some of the best young brains and the best solutions yesterday gives optimism that these guys and girls can change our future.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Nov. 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 22 Nov. 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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