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optimism

Pronunciation: /ˈɒptɪmɪz(ə)m/
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Definition of optimism

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something:the talks had been amicable and there were grounds for optimism
  • 2 Philosophy the doctrine, especially as set forth by Leibniz, that this world is the best of all possible worlds.
  • the belief that good must ultimately prevail over evil in the universe.

Derivatives

optimist

noun

Origin:

mid 18th century: from French optimisme, from Latin optimum 'best thing' (see optimum)

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