outlook

Noun
Synonyms: mentalitymindsetmind-setexpectationprospectlookout

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situationsSynonyms: mentalitymindsetmind-set
  2. belief about (or mental picture of) the futureSynonyms: expectationprospect
  3. the act of looking outSynonyms: lookout
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Outlook \Out*look"\, v. t.

1.To face down; to outstare. [1913 Webster]

To outlook conquest, and to win renown.— Shak.[1913 Webster]

2.To inspect throughly; to select. [Obs.] --Cotton. [1913 Webster]

Outlook \Out"look`\, n.

1.The act of looking out; watch. [1913 Webster]

2.One who looks out; also, the place from which one looks out; a watchower. --Lyon Playfair. [1913 Webster]

3.The view obtained by one looking out; scope of vision; sight; appearance. [1913 Webster]

Applause Which owes to man's short outlook all its charms.— Young.[1913 Webster]

4.The likely outcome, such as is indicated by the present situation; prospects; prognosis; as, the outlook is grim. [PJC]

5.The point of view or attitude of a person; as, one's outlook on life is affected by illness. [PJC]

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