Words Like OPTIMISM

We have put together a list of words that are similar to OPTIMISM.

4 Alternative Words Similar to optimism

1 Disposition Noun      Synonym Words Like Disposition
2 Hope Noun      Synonym Words Like Hope
3 Temperament Noun      Synonym Words Like Temperament
4 Pessimism Noun      Antonym Words Like Pessimism

8 definitions of optimism

1 In metaphysics: Properly, the metaphysical doctrine of Leibnitz that the existing universe is the best of all possible universes.
2 The doctrine that the universe advances on the whole, so as to be tending toward a state in the indefinite future different in its general character from that in the indefinite past.
3 The belief, or disposition to believe, that whatever exists is right and good, in some inscrutable way, in spite of all observations to the contrary.
4 a tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome
5 the doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds
6 the belief that good will eventually triumph over evil
7 the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
8 a general disposition to expect the best in all things
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