op·ti·mism /ˈäptəˌmizəm/ noun 1. hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something synonyms: hopefulness, hope, confidence, buoyancy, cheer, cheerfulness, good cheer, expectation, positiveness, positive attitude, looking on the bright side antonyms: unhappiness, pessimism, expectation of worse, gloom "I wish I had your optimism."All Rights Reserved