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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Despite the optimism surrounding Trump’s rise to the U.S. presidency, the cryptocurrency market has not experienced the anticipated positive effects.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
However, there is still reason for optimism with a loaded final slate of the regular season on the horizon.
—Troy Finnegan, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
The continuing success of premium formats reinforces Richards’ optimism.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
America’s souring economic mood, driven by worries over President Donald Trump’s aggressive approach to tariffs, is a stunning reversal from the (brief) burst of optimism after President Donald Trump’s election in November.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
However, there is still reason for optimism with a loaded final slate of the regular season on the horizon.
—Troy Finnegan, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
The continuing success of premium formats reinforces Richards’ optimism.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
America’s souring economic mood, driven by worries over President Donald Trump’s aggressive approach to tariffs, is a stunning reversal from the (brief) burst of optimism after President Donald Trump’s election in November.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 25 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 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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