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Optimism
01
a temporary or situation-based sense of confidence that a specific outcome will be positive
Examples
She faced the final exam with optimism, confident that she had studied enough.
02
a general tendency to look on the bright side of things and to expect positive outcomes
Examples
Despite the challenges, her optimism helped her stay focused and driven toward her goals.
03
a philosophical belief that goodness prevails over evil or that the universe is fundamentally positive
Examples
Many philosophers have debated whether optimism about the universe is justified.
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