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Outlook

UK /["/ˈaʊtlʊk/"]/US /["/ˈaʊtlʊk/"]/

Definition

the attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group or culture

In simple words: A way of thinking about something or the view of the future.

Examples

  • The economic outlook for the next year looks promising despite current challenges.
  • Her positive outlook on life helped her overcome difficult situations.
  • The technology company's outlook report was shared during the annual conference.
  • From the mountain peak, the outlook over the valley was breathtaking.
  • Analysts revised their outlook on the stock market after recent events.
  • She bought the software called Outlook to better manage her emails and calendar.

Usage notes

Use 'outlook' when discussing perspectives or forecasts, especially in a business or life context. It may not be suitable for very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'outlook' as looking out over a view, envisioning what lies ahead.

Collocations

  • optimistic
  • positive
  • rosy
  • have
  • give somebody
  • change
  • in outlook
  • of (a)… outlook
  • outlook on
  • bright
  • good
  • bleak
  • improve
  • worsen
  • outlook for

Synonyms

  • prospect

Antonyms

  • pessimism
  • gloom
  • despair

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'uplook' which is not a word.
  • Using 'outlook' exclusively for weather forecasts; it can refer to much more.
  • Mixing it up with 'insight', which has a different meaning.