Noun: optimism 'óp-ti,mi-zum
- A general disposition to expect the best in all things
"Her unwavering optimism helped the team through difficult times"
- The optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
"His optimism about the project's success was infectious"
Derived forms: optimisms
Type of: disposition, hope, temperament
Antonym: pessimism
Encyclopedia: Optimism