optimism
/ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/noun
The habit of expecting things to go well or turn out for the best.
Example sentences
- “Even after the setback, the team faced the next season with optimism.”
- “Her optimism helped the whole family get through a difficult year.”
'Cautious optimism' is the stock phrase of press statements; 'pessimism' is the opposite.