optimism
Meaning
A disposition or tendency to expect favorable outcomes or to maintain a positive outlook, often characterized by a belief in the potential for improvement or success in various aspects of life, including personal endeavors, social interactions, and broade
💡 While optimism is generally viewed positively, it is important to distinguish it from naivety; excessive optimism can lead to unrealistic expectations and potential disillusionment.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
a
quiet
Saturday
morning
,
Maya
sat
at
her
small
kitchen
table
and
reviewed
the
notes
she
had
prepared
for
the
job
interview
.
Despite
a
recent
rejection
,
she
faced
the
task
with
a
cautious
optimism
that
kept
her
focused
rather
than
complacent
.
She
drew
up
a
modest
plan
to
revise
two
key
topics
and
practised
answers
aloud
,
believing
that
steady
preparation
mattered
more
than
luck
.
When
doubts
arose
she
paused
to
breathe
and
reassess
her
priorities
,
reminding
herself
that
setbacks
were
part
of
steady
progress
.
By
the
time
she
left
the
house
her
resolve
felt
steadier
and
the
uncertainty
had
been
reduced
to
manageable
steps
.
Common Phrases
unyielding optimism
cautious optimism
pervasive optimism
Antonyms
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