optimism

Definition

  • noun: a feeling or belief that good things will happen in the future
  • noun: a doctrine that this world is the best possible world

Examples

  • Most of us reacted to the news with cautious/guarded 'optimism'. [=a feeling that something good may happen but will not definitely happen]

  • He maintains a sense of 'optimism', despite all that has happened.

  • The early sales reports are cause/reason/grounds for 'optimism'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) You really are the worst brother. I assure you, brother... the sun will shine on us again. Your optimism is misplaced, Asgardian. Well, for one thing, I'm not Asgardian. And for another... we have a Hulk. (..)
    2018 Avengers: Infinity War