Added 9 October 2026
optimism
/ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ noun
Latin root: optimus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about optimism at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well.
- A general disposition to expect the best in all things.
Origin
From French optimisme, equivalent to Latin optimus + -ism.
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