Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A hopeful and confident outlook on the future
Optimism
/ˈɒptəmɪzm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Despite the setbacks, her optimism never wavered.
His natural optimism made him a great leader.
She always saw the glass as half full, a testament to her optimism.
Etymology:
First used in the 18th century, derived from the Latin verb optimus meaning best, it evolved to imply a philosophical belief that our world is the best possible.
Usage Statistics:
13 mentions per 1 million words 
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