optimism
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Britannica Dictionary definition of OPTIMISM
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a feeling or belief that good things will happen in the future
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a feeling or belief that what you hope for will happen
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opposite pessimism
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Both of them expressed optimism about the future of the town.
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The early sales reports are cause/reason/grounds for optimism.
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Most of us reacted to the news with cautious/guarded optimism. [=a feeling that something good may happen but will not definitely happen]
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There is growing optimism that the problem can be corrected.
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He maintains a sense of optimism, despite all that has happened.
