optimism
Expecting good outcomes
Optimism is a disposition to expect favorable outcomes—the tendency to anticipate good rather than bad.
An optimist believes things will work out, that difficulties are temporary, that the future holds promise: Her optimism kept the team motivated through setbacks.
The word can carry a hint of naivety when circumstances seem to warrant pessimism: I admire your optimism, but I don't share it.
Expectation of positive outcomes
- positivityHopeful mental orientation
- sanguinityCheerful confidence about outcomes
- cheerfulnessState of bright spirits
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
faith · trust · belief · aspiration · dreams · morale · spirit · vitality
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
recovery · bounce-back · steadfastness · determination · overcoming · strength · hardiness · persistence
State of awaiting something
- outlookAttitude toward the future
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
- prognosisPredicted disease course
prediction · projection · foresight · forward-looking · promising · favorable
Confidence in one's abilities
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- convictionFirmly held belief
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
self-belief · courage · poise · self-esteem · assurance · pluck · backbone · can-do
Philosophy demanding verifiable evidence
- humanismPhilosophy prioritizing earthly reason
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- pragmatismPractical problem-solving philosophy
- existentialismPhilosophy stressing self-created meaning
Leibniz · Voltaire · Candide · flourishing
Faith in perfect systems
- romanticismEmotional, imaginative worldview
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- quixoticImpractically pursuing lofty goals
- naivetyInnocent lack of experience
dreamer · perfectionism · rose-tinted · starry-eyed · pie-in-the-sky · idealized · unrealistic
Evoking enthusiasm or drive
- encouragingGiving confidence or hope
- hearteningInspiring confidence or cheer
- motivatingPrompting someone to act
- cheeringVocal encouragement given
invigorating · energizing · elevating · empowering · reassuring · affirming · rallying · galvanizing
hopefulness
Expectation of positive outcomes
- positivityHopeful mental orientation
- sanguinityCheerful confidence about outcomes
- cheerfulnessState of bright spirits
enthusiasm · faith · trust · belief · aspiration · dreams · morale · spirit · vitality · joy
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
endurance · recovery · bounce-back · steadfastness · determination · overcoming · strength · hardiness · persistence · resolve
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- outlookAttitude toward the future
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- forecastPrediction of future conditions
prognosis · prediction · projection · foresight · forward-looking · promising · favorable
self-assurance
Confidence in one's abilities
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- convictionFirmly held belief
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
empowerment · self-belief · courage · poise · self-esteem · assurance · pluck · backbone · can-do · self-efficacy
positivism
Philosophy demanding verifiable evidence
- humanismPhilosophy prioritizing earthly reason
- stoicismUncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
- pragmatismPractical problem-solving philosophy
existentialism · Leibniz · Voltaire · Candide · flourishing
utopianism
Faith in perfect systems
- romanticismEmotional, imaginative worldview
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- quixoticImpractically pursuing lofty goals
naivety · dreamer · perfectionism · rose-tinted · starry-eyed · pie-in-the-sky · idealized · unrealistic
inspiring
Evoking enthusiasm or drive
- encouragingGiving confidence or hope
- hearteningInspiring confidence or cheer
- motivatingPrompting someone to act
cheering · invigorating · energizing · elevating · empowering · reassuring · affirming · rallying · galvanizing · rousing
- encouragementencourage, encouraging, praises, hang in there, supports
- Feel-Goodhappy endings, laughter, joy, positive emotions, sunny disposition
- human traitskindness, compassion, empathy, generosity, creativity
- ismscapitalism, socialism, communism, anarchism, racism
- lifestylessimple living, city life, family life, minimalism, rural life
- motivationmotivation, drive, motivate, inspire, encouragement
optimismpessimism
Expecting unfavorable outcomes
hopelessness · despair · defeatism · fatalism · desperation
optimismgloom
Pervasive dimness or dejection
gloominess · despondency · melancholy · cheerlessness · dreariness
optimismcynicism
Distrust of human sincerity
pessimism · skepticism · misanthropy · nihilism · defeatism
- wide-eyed optimism
- eternal optimist
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- optimism biasExpecting favorable outcomes despite odds
- tax optimizationMinimizing legal payment obligations
- health optimizationMaximizing physical and mental wellness
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