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optimism

op·ti·mism

UK/ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ US/ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ fairly common

noun

1.

the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well

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2.

a general disposition to expect the best in all things

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Origin

From French optimisme, equivalent to Latin optimus + -ism.

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