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Noun: optimism  'óp-ti`mi-zum
  1. The optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
     
  2. A general disposition to expect the best in all things

Derived forms: optimisms

See also: optimist, optimistic

Type of: disposition, hope, temperament

Antonym: pessimism

Encyclopedia: Optimism

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