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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) How old are you? Seven, but I look a lot older. God bless you. He's seven! Now, this is a man with optimism in his heart! Belief in his soul! We are all children in the eyes of God! We are gonna get you out of that chair. (..)
    2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
  • (..) - Helen Hillson. She's keeping her name. - You're getting married. - Yeah. What's so funny about that? It's just... It's just so optimistic of you, Harry. You'd be amazed what falling madly in love can do for you. Well, it's wonderful. It's nice to see you embracing life. (..)
    1989 When Harry Met Sally...
  • (..) of his latest M.R.I. yet? I'm afraid there was no change. Well, how long until you can do another one? I don't want to tell you not to be optimistic, but... Look, I know it's been six months, but he could still come out of it, right? I saw in the news there (..)
    2006 TvShow: Desperate Housewives Title: Listen to the Rain on the Roof Season: 3 Episode 1