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outlook

/ˈaʊtˌlʊk/noun2 syllables

Outlook means: a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations.

Synonyms for outlook15

noun, as in a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

mentality, mindset, mind-set

noun, as in belief about (or mental picture of) the future

noun, as in the act of looking out

also used for outlook

vantage point, overlook, attitude, opinion, perspective, point of view, viewpoint, standpoint, prognosis

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What does outlook mean?3

noun

1

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

2

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

3

the act of looking out

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Outlook in a sentence

  • Business is bad, and the outlook for next year is even worse.CM
  • His outlook on life, as with his habits were so stolid and plebeian.dec
  • Why do you have such a pessimistic outlook on the future?Nuel
  • The outlook for the defense program is dismal.royhuggins
  • There seems to be a difference in outlook between us.unknown
  • The overall outlook for the economy is bleak.CM
  • His unhappy childhood affected his outlook on life.sundown
  • They hoped to change their outlook and plans.unknown

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Forms of outlook

as a noun

plural
outlooks