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mounting optimism
[/ˈmaʊntɪŋ ˌɑːpˈtɪmɪzəm/]
noun phrase
otimismo crescente
1.
An increasingly positive or hopeful outlook that is growing stronger over time
There is mounting optimism about the economic recovery.
Há um otimismo crescente quanto à recuperação econômica.
2.
A progressively strengthening belief that positive outcomes will occur
Mounting optimism among investors has boosted stock prices.
O otimismo crescente entre os investidores impulsionou os preços das ações.
Synonyms
increasing optimism
growing optimism
rising optimism
expanding hope
Antonyms
mounting pessimism
growing despair
increasing doubt
declining confidence
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
otimismo crescente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
otimismo crescente
Common in financial and news contexts
São Paulo
otimismo crescente
Frequently used in business media and reporting
Portugal
otimismo crescente
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
cautious optimism
rise in optimism
grounds for optimism
signs of optimism
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