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optimism

[op-tuh-miz-uhm] / ˈɒp təˌmɪz əm /
NOUN
state of having positive beliefs
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipation certainty confidence elation enthusiasm expectation happiness idealism trust
STRONG
assurance brightness buoyancy calmness cheer cheerfulness easiness encouragement exhilaration hopefulness positivism sanguineness sureness
WEAK
good cheer looking on bright side rose-colored glasses
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depression distrust doubt fear sadness sorrow uncertainty unhappiness
STRONG
discouragement gloom
WEAK
hopelessness pessimism

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In Beijing, meanwhile, there was a palpable optimism, says Selina Xu, a researcher who works on China AI policy in the office of former Google boss Eric Schmidt.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

U.S. stocks closed higher on Monday on optimism around a potential cease-fire and an off-ramp to the war.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The market optimism also followed unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs data released last Friday, when major indexes were shut for the Good Friday holiday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Stocks were poised for gains on Monday amid the latest optimism for the end of conflict.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

This is the trouble with optimism, you see: In excess, it makes even ridiculous ideas seem worth a try.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood