optimism

Definitions

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

A tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.

Examples

Despite the difficult circumstances, she maintained a sense of optimism about the future.

His unwavering optimism inspired the entire team to work harder toward their goal.

The report offers a note of optimism regarding the recovery of the local economy.

Synonyms

hopefulness positivity confidence cheerfulness sanguineness idealism buoyancy

Antonyms

pessimism cynicism hopelessness despair gloom negativity defeatism