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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In August 1991, Palace were approaching the new season with optimism.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Democrats have reasons for optimism.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Their results could add to the bullish optimism around earnings, which have already seen a strong start.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Seems like there's some optimism left in y'all yet.
—Nick Suss, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Democrats have reasons for optimism.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Their results could add to the bullish optimism around earnings, which have already seen a strong start.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Seems like there's some optimism left in y'all yet.
—Nick Suss, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
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 29 Oct. 2025.
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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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