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instill optimism
[ɪnˈstɪl ˌɑːpˈtɪmɪzəm]
verb phrase
incutir otimismo
1.
to gradually but firmly introduce or establish a feeling of hopefulness and confidence in someone
The coach worked hard to instill optimism in his team despite their recent losses.
O treinador trabalhou duro para incutir otimismo na sua equipe apesar das perdas recentes.
2.
to inspire hope and positive expectations through words or actions
Her speech helped instill optimism among the employees about the company's future.
O seu discurso ajudou a incutir otimismo entre os funcionários sobre o futuro da empresa.
Synonyms
foster optimism
inspire confidence
encourage hope
promote positivity
infuse optimism
Antonyms
instill pessimism
foster doubt
discourage hope
breed negativity
inspire despair
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
incutir otimismo
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
incutir otimismo
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
incutir otimismo
standard usage, sometimes 'infundir otimismo'
Portugal
incutir otimismo
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep hope alive
look on the bright side
glass is half full
silver lining
spread good vibes
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