optimism

Meaning

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

Hopefulness and confidence about the future.

Example Sentences

Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.

Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.

Her optimism kept the team motivated during tough times.

Example Expressions

glass half full

Synonyms

hopefulness, positivity, confidence, cheerfulness

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hopefulness, positivity, confidence

Entry 2

hopefulness, positivity, confidence

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hopefulness, positivity, confidence, cheerfulness

Antonyms

pessimism, negativity, doubt

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pessimism, negativity, doubt

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pessimism, negativity, doubt

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pessimism, negativity

Collocations

show optimism, optimism about future, optimism level, optimism grows