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noun out·look \ˈau̇t-ˌlu̇k\

Simple Definition of outlook

: the way that a person thinks about things
: a set of conditions that will probably exist in the future : the future of someone or something
: a place where you can look out over a wide area; also : a view from such a place

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of outlook

1 a : a place offering a view b : a view from a particular place
2 : point of view <a positive outlook on life>
3 : the act of looking out
4 : the prospect for the future <the outlook for steel demand in the United States — Wall Street Journal>

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Examples of outlook in a sentence

The students all seemed to have the same outlook.
Despite our differences in outlook, we got along together very well.
scenic outlooks along the highway

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First Known Use of outlook

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Synonym Discussion of outlook

prospect, outlook, anticipation, foretaste mean an advance realization of something to come. prospect implies expectation of a particular event, condition, or development of definite interest or concern <the prospect of a quiet weekend>. outlook suggests a forecasting of the future <a favorable outlook for the economy>. anticipation implies a prospect or outlook that involves advance suffering or enjoyment of what is foreseen <the anticipation of her arrival>. foretaste implies an actual though brief or partial experience of something forthcoming <the frost was a foretaste of winter>.

OUTLOOK Defined for Kids

outlook

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noun out·look \ˈau̇t-ˌlu̇k\

Definition of outlook for Students

1 : a view from a certain place <There are scenic outlooks along the highway.>
2 : a way of thinking about or looking at things <He has a cheerful outlook.>
3 : conditions that seem to lie ahead <What's the outlook for business?>