Outlook

Pronunciation: /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/

Definitions of outlook

noun the prospect for the future

Example Sentences

A1 My outlook on life is always positive.

A2 She has a hopeful outlook for the future.

B1 His outlook on the situation is quite pessimistic.

B2 Having a broad outlook can help you see things from different perspectives.

C1 Her outlook on global issues is well-informed and insightful.

C2 The CEO's strategic outlook guided the company to success.

Examples of outlook in a Sentence

formal The company's financial outlook for the next quarter is positive.

informal I'm feeling pretty good about my job outlook right now.

slang I heard the outlook for this weekend's weather is going to be lit.

figurative Despite the challenges, she maintains a hopeful outlook on life.

Grammatical Forms of outlook

• past tense: outlooked
• plural: outlooks
• comparative: more outlook
• superlative: most outlook
• present tense: outlooks
• future tense: will outlook
• perfect tense: have outlooked
• continuous tense: is outlooking
• singular: outlook
• positive degree: outlook
• infinitive: to outlook
• gerund: outlooking
• participle: outlooked

Origin and Evolution of outlook

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'outlook' originated from Middle English, specifically from the combination of 'out' and 'look'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of looking out or forward, 'outlook' has evolved to also mean a person's point of view or attitude towards the future.