optimism
noun
op·ti·mism
ˈäp-tə-ˌmi-zəm 
1
: a doctrine that this world is the best possible world
2
: an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome
expressed optimism about the future of the business
the optimism of cheerleaders
Examples of optimism in a Sentence
Both of them expressed optimism about the future of the town.
The early sales reports are cause for optimism.
There is growing optimism that the problem can be corrected.
He maintains a sense of optimism, despite all that has happened.
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While the Trump administration has expressed optimism about a deal to cut the tariffs, even lower ones could have far-reaching effects.
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Pablo Robles, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
National security adviser Mike Waltz expressed optimism on where things stand regarding peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, which included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting with President Donald Trump over the weekend.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2025
At the end of Zeldin’s visit, there was considerable optimism that the push for relief from border sewage spills is gaining traction at the highest levels of the U.S. and Mexico governments.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
In an interview with Time magazine published on Friday, Trump expressed optimism that Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a peace deal with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
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Pablo Robles, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
National security adviser Mike Waltz expressed optimism on where things stand regarding peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, which included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting with President Donald Trump over the weekend.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2025
At the end of Zeldin’s visit, there was considerable optimism that the push for relief from border sewage spills is gaining traction at the highest levels of the U.S. and Mexico governments.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
In an interview with Time magazine published on Friday, Trump expressed optimism that Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a peace deal with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for optimism
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“Optimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimism. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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optimism
noun
op·ti·mism
ˈäp-tə-ˌmiz-əm
: a habit of expecting everything to turn out for the best
Medical Definition
optimism
noun
op·ti·mism
ˈäp-tə-ˌmiz-əm
: an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to anticipate the best possible outcome
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