Synonyms of optimism

optimism

noun

ˈäp-tə-ˌmi-zəm 

as in hopefulness

an inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome

your perpetual optimism even when things look bleak

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hopefulness
• brightness
• cheerfulness
• hope
• bullishness
• sanguinity
• idealism
• sunniness
• perkiness
• rosiness
• meliorism

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pessimism
• skepticism
• concern
• apprehension
• cynicism
• caution
• despair
• hopelessness
• bearishness
• desperation
• discouragement
• gloom
• realism
• pragmatism
• bleakness
• gloominess
• disheartenment
• dreariness
• cheerlessness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of optimism

At the same time, Trump's plans to loosen regulations on businesses and extend and expand his 2017 tax cuts have lifted small business optimism and probably will boost the economy, forecasters say. —Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025

Consumer confidence is showing signs of decline as economic optimism wanes By This story incorporates reporting from Boston Herald, RepublicWorld and Independent.ie. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025

Carroll expressed optimism that a resolution was possible, citing Holcomb's resignation and the absence of Justice Jimmy Fisher from Monday's meeting as evidence of growing unease with the current stalemate. —Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 28 Jan. 2025

Yet the apparent optimism was a thin veneer over deep uncertainty. —Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025