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What is another word for Optimism? – 134 Optimism Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    hopefulness confidence positivity cheerfulness buoyancy enthusiasm eagerness expectation promise assurance faith trust assurance sanguinity rosiness sunniness brightness bullishness confidence heartiness jollity joyfulness liveliness optimism positiveness reassurance resilience robustness sanguine sureness upbeatness vibrancy zeal

    Meaning of Optimism

    According to Merriam-Webster, optimism is a doctrine that this world is the best possible world, or a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable result.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines optimism as having or showing a feeling that good things will happen in the future, or the doctrine that the existing world is the best of all possible worlds.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes optimism as the quality of being full of hope and confidence about the future.

    Example Uses

    • The team's optimism was palpable as they headed into the championship game, having won their last five matches.
    • Her optimism was inspiring, and it helped to motivate the rest of the group to work towards their goal.
    • Despite the challenges they faced, the couple's optimism never wavered, and they eventually achieved their dream of starting their own business.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    pessimism gloominess despair hopelessness negativity cynicism skepticism doubt uncertainty apprehension anxiety fear dread despondency dejection depression melancholy sadness sorrow resignation defeatism fatalism nihilism cynicism

    Related Nouns

    happiness confidence faith trust assurance promise expectation hope cheer buoyancy enthusiasm eagerness joy delight pleasure gratification satisfaction contentment fulfillment bliss elation ecstasy jubilation triumph

    Related Verbs

    hope trust believe expect anticipate predict foresee envision imagine dream aspire wish desire long yearn crave await look forward await predict prophesize foresee forecast

    Related Adjectives

    positive hopeful confident cheerful buoyant enthusiastic eager joyful delighted pleased gratified satisfied content fulfilled blissful elated ecstatic jubilant triumphant sanguine rosy sunny bright bullish hearty jolly lively upbeat vibrant zealous