Associations to the word «Optimism»

Wiktionary

OPTIMISM, noun. A tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome
OPTIMISM, noun. The doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds
OPTIMISM, noun. The belief that good will eventually triumph over evil

Dictionary definition

OPTIMISM, noun. The optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well.
OPTIMISM, noun. A general disposition to expect the best in all things.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche