cautious optimism

Meanings

• noun

  A attitude or approach that combines caution and optimism, particularly in uncertain or difficult situations.

  - "Investors often employ a cautious optimism when making decisions in the stock market."
  - "Despite the challenges, the team approached the project with a cautious optimism."

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Variants

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cautious , cautiously , cautiousness , cautiousnesses

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Etymology

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The term 'cautious optimism' is a modern English phrase that originated in the late 20th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cautious optimism' was popularized in the 1990s by the American economist Robert Shiller.

2. Cautious optimism is also known as 'guarded optimism' or 'qualified optimism'.

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Related Concepts

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1. optimism: A general attitude of positive expectation, hope, and confidence about the future.

2. pessimism: A general attitude of negative expectation, doubt, and skepticism about the future.

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Culture

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Cautious optimism is a common theme in various forms of literature, particularly in science fiction and dystopian novels, where it represents the human ability to maintain hope in the face of adversity.

How to Memorize "cautious optimism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a thought bubble that contains a balanced scale, with 'caution' on one side and 'optimism' on the other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the image of a sailor navigating a stormy sea, maintaining a steady course while keeping an eye on the horizon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C.O. to remember the concept of cautious optimism.

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