optimism — a feeling or belief that good things will happen in the future; hopefulness and confidence about the future
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling or belief that good things will happen in the future; hopefulness and confidence about the future
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːptɪmɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- His optimism was so contagious that even the grumpiest coworkers started smiling.
- The weather forecast showed rain, but her optimism packed sunglasses anyway.
- Market optimism has led to increased investment in renewable energy.
optimism
NOUN[/ˈɑːptɪmɪzəm/]
a feeling or belief that good things will happen in the future; hopefulness and confidence about the future
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'optimisme', coined in the 18th century from Latin 'optimus' meaning 'best', combined with the suffix '-ism' (a doctrine or belief system). The term was popularized by the philosopher Leibniz and his philosophy that this is 'the best of all possible worlds'.
Breakdown
optim- (best, from Latin optimus) + -ism (doctrine or system of belief) = optimism
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His optimism was so contagious that even the grumpiest coworkers started smiling.”
“The weather forecast showed rain, but her optimism packed sunglasses anyway.”
“Market optimism has led to increased investment in renewable energy.”
“Her infectious optimism turned the failed project meeting into a brainstorming party.”
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