der Optimismus
Translation
optimism
Examples
Sein Optimismus ist ansteckend.
His optimism is contagious.
Sie blickt mit Optimismus in die Zukunft.
She looks to the future with optimism.
Grammar Patterns
to have/show optimism ((haben/zeigen)) to have/show optimism She always shows great optimism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: confidence, hopefulness; Antonyms: pessimism
Etymology
From Latin 'optimus' (best) and the suffix '-ismus' denoting a doctrine or practice.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'optimist' who believes in an 'optimum' or best outcome. The '-ismus' ending is like '-ism' in English.