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optimism

noun

a general disposition to expect the best in all things

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
O
Ends with
M
Contains
PT
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɑptɪmɪzəm

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a general disposition to expect the best in all things

noun

  1. the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well

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