Associations to the word «Optimism»

Wiktionary

OPTIMISM, noun. A tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome
OPTIMISM, noun. The doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds
OPTIMISM, noun. The belief that good will eventually triumph over evil

Dictionary definition

OPTIMISM, noun. The optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well.
OPTIMISM, noun. A general disposition to expect the best in all things.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley