Positiveness: meaning, definitions and examples
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positiveness
[ ˈpɑzətɪvnəs ]
feeling
The quality or state of being positive; optimistic attitude or outlook.
Synonyms
hopefulness, optimism, positivity
Examples of usage
- Her positiveness was infectious, spreading positivity to everyone around her.
- I admire his positiveness in the face of adversity.
psychology
The state of having a positive mental attitude.
Synonyms
confidence, optimism, positivity
Examples of usage
- His positiveness helped him overcome many challenges in life.
- The key to success lies in maintaining a sense of positiveness.
Translations
Translations of the word "positiveness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 positividade
🇮🇳 सकारात्मकता
🇩🇪 Positivität
🇮🇩 positivitas
🇺🇦 позитивність
🇵🇱 pozytywność
🇯🇵 ポジティブさ
🇫🇷 positivité
🇪🇸 positividad
🇹🇷 olumlu olma
🇰🇷 긍정적임
🇸🇦 إيجابية
🇨🇿 pozitivita
🇸🇰 pozitívnosť
🇨🇳 积极性
🇸🇮 pozitivnost
🇮🇸 jákvæðni
🇰🇿 оңдық
🇬🇪 პოზიტიურობა
🇦🇿 müsbətlik
🇲🇽 positividad
Etymology
The word 'positiveness' originated from the Latin word 'positivus', meaning 'settled by agreement'. It first appeared in the English language in the 17th century, initially used in a legal context to denote something certain or established. Over time, 'positiveness' evolved to encompass a broader sense of optimism and a positive mental attitude. Today, it is commonly used to describe an optimistic outlook or confidence in one's actions and beliefs.
See also: positively, positives, positivism.