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optimism

/ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/

Meanings
noun
A tendency to expect the best, or at least, a favourable outcome

Examples :

"I love her youth, her beauty and above all her optimism that everything will turn out fine."
attitude philosophy character mind tendency emotion

Related Words

Illustration challenges

challenges noun

/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

A confrontation; a dare.

""The group of friends issued playful challenges to each other to see who could build the tallest sandcastle." "

Illustration favourable

favourable adjective

/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/

Pleasing, encouraging or approving.

"The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression."

Illustration outcome

outcome noun

/ˈaʊtkʌm/

That which is produced or occurs as a result of an event or process.

"A quality automobile is the outcome of the work of skilled engineers and thousands of workers."

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sustained verb

/səˈsteɪnd/

To maintain, or keep in existence.

"The city came under sustained attack by enemy forces."

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tendency noun

/ˈtɛndənsi/

A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

"Denim has a tendency to fade."

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possible noun

/ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ /ˈpɑsəbl̩/

A possible one.

"A possible solution to the math problem is to use the formula. "

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ultimately adverb

/ˈʌltɪmətli/

Indicating the last item.

"Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,…"

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everything pronoun

/ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/

All the things under discussion.

"I checked the list again and everything is done."

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doctrine noun

/ˈdɒktɹɪn/ /ˈdɑktɹɪn/

A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.

"The four noble truths summarise the main doctrines of Buddhism."

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setbacks noun

/ˈsɛtˌbæks/ /ˈsɛtˌbæks/

An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, blow (an adverse event which retards or prevents progress towards a desired outcome)

"After some initial setbacks, the expedition went safely on its way."

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eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "