optimism (n)

n05211793

type n
lex_filenum 07
def a general disposition to expect the best in all things
Outgoing links
Hypernym disposition, temperament
Derivationally related form optimism → optimistic
Derivationally related form optimism → optimistic; optimism → optimist
Antonym optimism → pessimism
Incoming links
Derivationally related form optimistic → optimism; optimist → optimism
Derivationally related form optimistic → optimism
Hyponym disposition, temperament
Antonym pessimism → optimism

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