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optimism
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[ˈɒptɪmɪz(ə)m], (Noun)
Definitions:
- hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something
(e.g: the talks had been amicable and there were grounds for optimism)
- the doctrine, especially as set forth by Leibniz, that this world is the best of all possible worlds
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Origin
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mid 18th century: from French optimisme, from Latin optimum ‘best thing’ (see optimum)
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