Meaning of optimism in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɑptəˌmɪzəm/

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  1. Noun

    optimism

    Etymology

    mid 18th century: from French optimisme, from Latin optimum‘best thing’ (see optimum)

    Definitions

    1. the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well

    Antonyms

  2. 2. a general disposition to expect the best in all things

    Antonyms

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