Optimism has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | That proved to be no more than an expression of optimism when World War II began. | |
| 2. | There is considerable optimism that the economy will improve. | |
| 3. | My father chose not to disturb my optimism. | |
| 4. | Optimism is merely a lack of information. | |
| 5. | Optimism is like the lamp of hope. Pessimism [or negativity] is like a drug of sorrow. | |
| 6. | If you pretend to be good, the world takes you very seriously. If you pretend to be bad, it doesn't. Such is the astounding stupidity of optimism. | |
| 7. | I don't share your optimism. | |
| 8. | I'm not sure I share your optimism. | |
| 9. | Even though the car accident damaged his body, his optimism was intact. | |
| 10. | The scientific adviser doesn't share his student's optimism. |