Another word for optimism
optimism
n.
Belief in the essential goodness of the universe
idealism, mysticism, logical realism, philosophy of goodness, belief in progress, Leibnitz's doctrine; see also faith, idealism 2.
An inclination to expect or to hope for the best
cheerfulness, hopefulness, confidence, assurance, sanguineness, encouragement, happiness, brightness, enthusiasm, good cheer, exhilaration, buoyancy, trust, looking on the bright side, seeing through rose-colored glasses, calmness, elation, expectancy, expectation, anticipation, easiness, sureness, Pollyannaism, certainty.
Antonyms gloom*, despair, melancholy.
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Another word for optimism
A tendency to expect a favorable outcome or to dwell on hopeful aspects:
sanguineness, sanguinity. See hope
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