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optimism

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/ˈɒptɪˌmɪzəm/ · op-ti-mism

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something.

Meanings

nounformal

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something.

مستقبل یا کسی چیز کی کامیابی کے بارے میں امید اور اعتماد.

خوش بیني

khush bini

Synonyms

hopefulnesspositivitysanguinenessامیدخوش خیالیخوش فہمی

Antonyms

pessimismnegativitycynicismبد بینیمایوسینیشنلزم

Common Collocations

  • unwavering optimism
  • cautious optimism
  • optimism for the future

Example Sentences

Her optimism helped the team overcome many challenges.

اس کی خوش بینی نے ٹیم کو بہت سی چیلنجز کا سامنا کرنے میں مدد دی.

Us ki khush bini ne team ko bohat si challenges ka samna karne mein madad di.

Despite the obstacles, he maintained his optimism.

رکاوٹوں کے باوجود، اس نے اپنی خوش بینی برقرار رکھی.

Rukawat ke bawajood, us ne apni khush bini barqarar rakhi.

Optimism can lead to better mental health.

خوش بینی بہتر ذہنی صحت کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہے.

Khush bini behtar zehni sehat ki taraf le ja sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

pessimism:Pessimism is the tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen, unlike optimism which focuses on the positive.

Word Family

optimistic
adjectiveخوش بین
optimistically
adverbخوش بینی سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Opt for optimism in every situation.

Imagine a bright sun shining through clouds representing hope and positivity.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہے امید کا دیا دل میں جلتا رہے، ہر شام کی آنگن میں صبح کا سایہ رہے.

Hai umeed ka diya dil mein jalta rahe, har shaam ki aangan mein subah ka saya rahe.

May the lamp of hope burn in the heart, and may the shadow of morning linger in the courtyard of every evening.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

امید پر دنیا قائم ہے.

umeed par duniya qaim hai.

The world stands on hope.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "optimisme" — the belief in the goodness of life

First known use: 1783

The word 'optimism' originated from the French term 'optimisme' in the late 18th century, derived from the Latin 'optimus', meaning 'best'.