Clues for the word "OPTIMISM"
We've had 18 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 16 times in crosswords. It was last seen in USA Today crossword on November 03, 2024.
Definition of optimism
- n. - The opinion or doctrine that everything in nature, being the work of God, is ordered for the best, or that the ordering of things in the universe is such as to produce the highest good.
- n. - A disposition to take the most hopeful view; -- opposed to pessimism.
Referring Clues
- Great expectations
- Dr. Pangloss's doctrine, in "Candide"
- Characteristic of a bull
- Inclination to see the glass half full
- The search for the silver lining
- What cynics lack
- "High Hopes" philosophy
- Hopeful mood
- Pollyanna's outlook
- Feeling of hope
- Feeling that all is going to turn out well
- Looking on the bright side
- Select film regularly repeated featuring Bob Hope
- ? No, I choose good visibility
- Glass-half-full attitude
- "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" outlook
- Cheerfulness
- Hopefulness about the future
Last Seen In
- USA Today - November 03, 2024
- USA Today - November 02, 2023
- Family Time - March 26, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - June 23, 2016
- Guardian Quick - April 11, 2015
- USA Today - December 25, 2014
- Universal - April 15, 2012
- I Swear Crossword - April 30, 2010
- Guardian Speedy - May 17, 2009
- Universal - July 07, 2008
- Guardian Prize - January 26, 2008
- Universal - February 25, 2007
- Guardian Prize - July 24, 2004
- New York Times - August 25, 2002
- New York Times - March 09, 2000
- New York Times - November 02, 1999