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growing optimism

[ˈɡroʊɪŋ ˌɑːpˈtɪmɪzəm]
noun phrase
otimismo crescente
1. An increasing sense of hopefulness and confidence about future outcomes or events
There is growing optimism about the economy's recovery.
Há um otimismo crescente sobre a recuperação da economia.
2. A progressive improvement in positive outlook or sentiment regarding a particular situation
Growing optimism among investors has boosted stock market performance.
O otimismo crescente entre os investidores elevou o desempenho do mercado de ações.
Synonyms
increasing optimismmounting optimismrising optimismexpanding confidenceburgeoning hope
Antonyms
growing pessimismincreasing doubtmounting skepticismdeclining confidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
otimismo crescente
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
otimismo crescente
Common in business and financial contexts
Portugal
otimismo crescente
Standard European Portuguese usage
Angola
otimismo crescente
Used in African Portuguese contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

things are looking up
silver lining
light at the end of the tunnel
the best is yet to come
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