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op·ti·mism

ˈäptəˌmizəm/

noun

noun: optimism

1. 1.

   hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

   "the talks had been amicable, and there were grounds for optimism"

   synonyms:

   hopefulness, hope, confidence, buoyancy, cheer, cheerfulness, good cheer, sanguineness, positiveness, positive attitude More "I wish I had your optimism"

   antonyms:

   pessimism

2. 2.

   Philosophy

   the doctrine, esp. as set forth by Leibniz, that this world is the best of all possible worlds.