plural outlooks
1
: the way that a person thinks about things
The students all seemed to have the same outlook.
the outlook of the 1990s [=the general attitude of people living in the 1990s]
her political outlook
—often + onThe book totally changed my outlook on politics.
They had very different outlooks on the world.
a positive/optimistic outlook on life
Despite our differences in outlook, we got along together very well.
2
: a set of conditions that will probably exist in the future : the future of someone or something
—usually singular
the country's economic outlook
—often + forThe outlook for the company is hopeful.
The outlook for tomorrow is scattered showers and temperatures in the 70s.
3
: a place where you can look out over a wide area
scenic outlooks along the highway
also
: a view from such a place
a beautiful outlook
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“Outlook.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/outlook. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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