Optimism - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈɑːptɪmɪzəm|  American pronunciation of the word optimism
Brit.  |ˈɒptɪmɪz(ə)m|  British pronunciation of the word optimism

noun

- the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
- a general disposition to expect the best in all things

Extra examples

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.

Recent results must give some cause for optimism.

There are grounds for cautious optimism.

There was optimism that an agreement could be reached.

I don't share his optimism about our chances of success.

...breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism...

She is full of cockeyed optimism.

...she's always been endued with an unquenchable optimism...

Their initial optimism has faltered.

A feeling of optimism imbues her works.

...possesses an inextinguishable optimism that the voters find very appealing...

There has been oscillation between optimism and pessimism among voters.

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