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optimism
[/ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/]
noun
masculine
otimismo
1.
A tendency to expect favorable outcomes; hopefulness about the future
Her optimism about the project helped motivate the entire team.
Seu otimismo em relação ao projeto ajudou a motivar toda a equipe.
2.
A philosophical belief that good ultimately predominates in the universe
Leibniz's optimism suggests that we live in the best of all possible worlds.
O otimismo de Leibniz sugere que vivemos no melhor dos mundos possíveis.
NYC Slang
sunny disposition / looking on the bright side
Synonyms
hopefulness
positivity
confidence
expectancy
Antonyms
pessimism
negativity
hopelessness
despair
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
otimismo
Standard usage in all contexts
São Paulo
otimismo
Common in business and professional environments
Rio de Janeiro
otimismo
Used colloquially with cultural emphasis on positive outlook
Portugal
otimismo
Standard usage consistent with Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
look on the bright side
glass half full
eternal optimist
cautious optimism
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