OPTIMISM

optimism

(noun) a general disposition to expect the best in all things

optimism

(noun) the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

optimism (usually uncountable, plural optimisms)

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

the doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds

the belief that good will eventually triumph over evil

Antonyms

• pessimism

Source: Wiktionary


Op"ti*mism, n. Etym: [L. optimus the best; akin to optio choice: cf. F. optimisme. See Option.]

1. (Metaph.)

Definition: The opinion or doctrine that everything in nature, being the work of God, is ordered for the best, or that the ordering of things in the universe is such as to produce the highest good.

2. A disposition to take the most hopeful view; -- opposed to pessimism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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