optimism
/ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: optimisms
Sense 1
Meaning · English
a tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome
Noun
Examples
I love her youth, her beauty and above all her optimism that everything will turn out fine.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
the doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “optimism” mean?
a tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome
Is “optimism” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.