optimism
gb/ˈɑptɪmˌɪzəm/ us/ˈɑptɪmˌɪzəm/
B1
Англійська
~ 7500
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
state
1
general hopefulness about the future
The feeling or belief that the future will be good and that things will go well.
Модель уживання:
[someone] feels optimism about [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes say *“I am optimism”* instead of *“I am optimistic”*. Remember: *optimism* is a noun, and *optimistic* is an adjective. Learners also say *“an optimism”* in general statements; usually we say *“optimism”* without *“a”*, for example, *“Optimism is important”*, not *“An optimism is important.”*
Синоніми
hopefulness (Very close in meaning, but focuses slightly more on the emotion of hope than on a general attitude.)
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positivity (Stresses a positive attitude in general, not only about the future.)
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confidence (Suggests a strong belief that things will go well, often based on reasons or evidence.)
Антоніми
pessimism (The belief that bad things are more likely to happen or that situations will turn out badly.)
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cynicism (A distrustful attitude that doubts people’s good intentions and expects disappointing results.)
Словосполучення
cautious optimism
|guarded optimism
|sense of optimism
|wave of optimism
|renewed optimism
|optimism about the future
Теми
emotions
|psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Despite the bad news, there was a sense of optimism in the room.
- Recent job figures have created renewed optimism about the economy.
- Her natural optimism helped the team stay calm during the crisis.
- Many young people express optimism about solving climate change.
- Investors reacted with cautious optimism to the company’s announcement.
Навчальні приклади
- I feel optimism about my new job.
- There is a lot of optimism about the future of this city.
- His optimism helps his friends when they have problems.
- The good test results filled her with optimism.
- After the meeting, we had renewed optimism about the project.
Іменник
formal
C1
entity
2
philosophical belief world is best
A philosophical idea that our world is basically good, or the best it can be, and that in the end good things will win over bad things.
Модель уживання:
[someone] defends optimism as a philosophical position
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this specialized philosophical meaning with everyday positive thinking. In academic or historical texts, look for clues like mentions of philosophers, religion, or the Enlightenment to know it is the technical, philosophical sense.
Синоніми
philosophical optimism (A more explicit term that clearly marks this as a technical philosophical position.)
Антоніми
philosophical pessimism (The view that the world is fundamentally bad, meaningless, or the worst possible, opposing philosophical optimism.)
Словосполучення
philosophical optimism
|Leibnizian optimism
|Enlightenment optimism
|religious optimism
Теми
philosophy
|religion
|ideas
|education
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The writer criticizes the naive optimism of the Enlightenment thinkers.
- Leibniz is famous for defending a form of philosophical optimism.
- Some argue that modern history has shattered any optimism about human nature.
- Her early work reflects a strong optimism about scientific progress.
- The film questions the easy optimism found in many classic adventure stories.
Навчальні приклади
- Some philosophers write about optimism as a big idea.
- The book talks about optimism, the belief that the world is basically good.
- Many people today do not share the strong optimism of earlier centuries.
- His optimism about human nature comes from his religious beliefs.
Граматика
Словникова форма
optimism
IPA
GB/ˈɑptɪmˌɪzəm/
US/ˈɑptɪmˌɪzəm/
Склади й наголос
op - tim - ism (3 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (op)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: optimism
- Plural: optimism
Споріднені слова
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
Вирази
economic optimism
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ˈɑptɪmˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
hopefulness about the economy
The belief that the economy will be strong and do well in the future.
Приклади
- Rising stock prices have increased economic optimism among consumers.
- Recent surveys show a drop in economic optimism this year.
guarded optimism
1/ɡˈɑɹdɪd ˈɑptɪmˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
careful, limited hopefulness
A careful kind of hope, when people think things may be good but do not want to show too much hope.
Приклади
- Officials showed guarded optimism after the first round of talks.
- The team’s coach spoke with guarded optimism about their chances.
optimism about
1/ˈɑptɪmˌɪzəm əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
hopeful attitude toward something
Optimistic feelings or beliefs about a particular thing, such as the future, the economy, or a plan.
Приклади
- There is growing optimism about the company’s long-term prospects.
- Scientists have increasing optimism about finding a cure.
optimism bias
1/ˈɑptɪmˌɪzəm bˈaɪəs/
fixed phrase
technical
tendency to overestimate good outcomes
The habit, studied in psychology, of thinking good things are more likely and bad things are less likely than they really are.
Приклади
- Optimism bias can cause people to underestimate the risks of a project.
- Researchers have found strong evidence of optimism bias in financial decisions.
renewed optimism
1/ɹinˈud ˈɑptɪmˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
hope that comes back again
Optimism that comes back after it was gone or weak for some time.
Приклади
- The latest results have brought renewed optimism to the research team.
- After months of difficulty, there is renewed optimism about the project’s future.
sense of optimism
1/sˈɛns əv ˈɑptɪmˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
general feeling of hopefulness
A strong feeling that good things will happen, shared by a person or by many people.
Приклади
- There was a new sense of optimism in the country after the election.
- The good news created a sense of optimism in the office.
wave of optimism
1/wˈeɪv əv ˈɑptɪmˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
sudden strong rise in hope
A sudden strong feeling of hope that many people have at the same time.
Приклади
- The announcement sent a wave of optimism through financial markets.
- A wave of optimism followed the signing of the peace agreement.
cautious optimism
1/kˈɔʃəs ˈɑptɪmˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
hopeful but still careful
A feeling that things will probably be good, but with some worry, so you do not feel too sure.
Приклади
- Doctors expressed cautious optimism about her recovery.
- There is cautious optimism that a deal can be reached soon.
cautious optimism
2/kˈɔʃəs ˈɑptɪmˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
careful, limited hope
A feeling that things may be good, but with some worry, so you do not feel too sure or too happy yet.
Приклади
- There is cautious optimism about the peace talks.
- Scientists expressed cautious optimism after the early test results.
- The team’s win created cautious optimism among fans.