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optimism

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optimism /ˈɑːptəˌmɪzəm/ noun
optimism
/ˈɑːptəˌmɪzəm/
noun
Learner's definition of OPTIMISM
[noncount]
: a feeling or belief that good things will happen in the future : a feeling or belief that what you hope for will happen乐观;乐观主义
opposite pessimism
IELTS BNC: 6494 COCA: 5401

optimism

noun

op·​ti·​mism ˈäp-tə-ˌmi-zəm How to pronounce optimism (audio)
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

Example Sentences

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.
Recent Examples on the Web His optimism was infectious and as reliable as the sunrise. Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2022 The search for love is one of the most important quests of a person’s life, hooks maintains, and her firm optimism that everyone can cultivate a connection filled with mutual growth and openness inspires hope. Chelsea Leu, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2022 Since 2020, Curry has increasingly appreciated that his optimism and marketability need not be reserved for basketball fans and sneaker executives. Matt Sullivan, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2022 But Chickie is obstinate in his cockeyed optimism, even when he’s being shot at in a foxhole with no weapon. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 Throughout his tenure as CEO of Cleveland Metropolitan School District, one of Eric Gordon’s most defining qualities has been his optimism. Cameron Fields, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 Liu captivates with his sturdy optimism and his ability to see humor in every situation. The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Aug. 2022 Gates was banking on more than just his trademark optimism about addressing climate change and other seemingly intractable problems that have been his focus since stepping down as Microsoft’s chief executive two decades ago. James Freeman, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 Whittington knows reality rarely delivers the feel-good ending, but even that knowledge hasn’t dulled his bright-eyed optimism. Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French optimisme, from Latin optimum "the best, optimum" + French -isme -ism

First Known Use

1759, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of optimism was in 1759
IELTS BNC: 6494 COCA: 5401
optimism

noun

ADJECTIVE | ... OF OPTIMISM | VERB + OPTIMISM | OPTIMISM + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEconsiderable, great, tremendous (especially BrE) 非常樂觀;很樂觀sunny (especially NAmE) 樂觀開朗some有些樂觀cautious, guarded謹慎的樂觀false, misplaced不應有的樂觀Her optimism turned out to be misplaced.結果證明她的樂觀用錯了地方。naive (especially NAmE) 天真的樂觀early, initial早期/最初的樂觀By 1960, the initial optimism had evaporated.到 1960 年,最初的樂觀情緒已不復存在。renewed重新樂觀起來... OF OPTIMISMwave一陣樂觀The news caused a wave of optimism.這個消息帶來了一陣樂觀情緒。note樂觀的口氣There was a note of optimism in his voice.他的語氣中流露出一點兒樂觀情緒。VERB + OPTIMISMexpress表達樂觀share同樣覺得樂觀I find it hard to share his optimism.我覺得很難和他一樣樂觀。OPTIMISM + VERBprevail, reign樂觀情緒盛行Despite the crisis, a cautious optimism reigned.儘管存在着危機,人們仍普遍持謹慎的樂觀態度。evaporate樂觀情緒不復存在PREPOSITIONwith optimism樂觀地We can look to the future with considerable optimism.我們能相當樂觀地展望未來。optimism about, optimism over對⋯持樂觀態度The government expressed optimism about the success of the negotiations.政府對談判的成功表示樂觀。optimism among在⋯中的樂觀情緒renewed optimism among mortgage lenders在抵押放貸者中間重新燃起的樂觀情緒optimism for對⋯樂觀great optimism for the future對未來十分樂觀PHRASEScause for optimism, grounds for optimism, reason for optimism樂觀的原因/根據/理由There are now very real grounds for optimism.現在確實有理由樂觀。full of optimism充滿樂觀情緒When the 1970s began, we were still full of optimism.20 世紀 70 年代初期,我們仍然充滿了樂觀情緒。a mood of optimism, a sense of optimism, a spirit of optimism樂觀的心情/情緒/精神

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