B2nounpsychologyemotions
US/ˈɑːp.tə.mɪzəm/
UK/ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪzəm/
the feeling that good things will happen and that the future will be successful
In context
There is growing optimism about the economy this year.
She faced the operation with great optimism and a smile.
His optimism was hard to share after so many failures.
Words that go with optimism
adjective + noun
- cautious optimismThe team spoke with cautious optimism about the final.
- growing optimismThere is growing optimism that a deal will be reached.
- renewed optimismThe good news brought renewed optimism.
verb + noun
- express optimismThe minister expressed optimism about the talks.
noun + preposition
- reason for optimismThere is real reason for optimism this time.
- optimism aboutHer optimism about the future never faded.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is very optimism about the future.Correct: He is very optimistic about the future.