Meaning
optimism
- a tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or to expect favorable outcomes
In a sentence
Guardo al futuro con un cauto ottimismo.
I look to the future with cautious optimism.
Il suo costante ottimismo aiuta tutta la squadra nei momenti difficili.
Her constant optimism helps the whole team during difficult moments.
Nonostante la crisi, molti commercianti non hanno perso l'ottimismo.
Despite the crisis, many shopkeepers have not lost their optimism.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ottimismo | masculine · singular |
| ottimismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Uncountable abstract noun. The opposite is 'pessimismo'.