outlook
noun
out·look ˈau̇t-ˌlu̇k 
1
a
: a place offering a view
b
: a view from a particular place
2
: point of view
a positive outlook on life
3
: the act of looking out
4
: the prospect for the future
the outlook for steel demand in the U.S. 
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Synonyms
- lookout
- observatory
- overlook
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Example Sentences
The students all seemed to have the same outlook. Despite our differences in outlook, we got along together very well. scenic outlooks along the highway
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AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2022 Corporate debt-issuers have largely been able to weather record inflation, interest-rate increases, and a deteriorating economic outlook with little need to issue much debt. Eric Wallerstein, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 But Gapen highlighted weaker-than-expected services spending, fading fiscal support, persistent inflation, and rising interest rates as his evidence for a more bearish outlook. Will Daniel, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2022 Bob Iger shared a pessimistic outlook on the future of movies and traditional TV in an interview Wednesday at the Code Conference in Los Angeles. Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 This weekend, the Oakland County fixture will notch its 25th edition, bringing more than 200 performers, 150 artists and 50 food vendors to downtown Royal Oak, with a four-day weather outlook that — at the moment — is mercifully free of rain. Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press, 2 Sep. 2022 The importance of a positive outlook Watching his family help him through his rehabilitation was hard on him, Price said. Lauren Kobley, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 Five months after West and Kardashian announced their divorce, a source told PEOPLE that West shared a similar outlook. Hannah Kerns, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 Some Republicans in Washington have adopted a gloomy outlook to Senate fundraising. Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
outlook
noun
out·look ˈau̇t-ˌlu̇k
1
: a view from a certain place
There are scenic outlooks along the highway.
2
: a way of thinking about or looking at things
He has a cheerful outlook.
3
: conditions that seem to lie ahead
What's the outlook for business?
outlook
noun
1
as in overlook
a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible the cliff-top outlook provides an expansive view of the sleepy village down in the valley Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- overlook
- observatory
- tower
- lookout
- watchtower
- crow's nest
- aerie
- promontory
2
as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something tried to keep a cheerful outlook on life Synonyms & Similar Words
- perspective
- viewpoint
- opinion
- view
- standpoint
- angle
- shoes
- vantage point
- slant
- eye view
- interpretation
- mind
- perception
- point of view
- frame of reference
- belief
- take
- sentiment
- conviction
- impression
- mind-set
- feeling
- judgment
- verdict
- eye
- spin
- judgement
- notion
- persuasion
3
as in view
all that can be seen from a certain point the outlook from the tower is spectacular in all directions Synonyms & Similar Words
- view
- perspective
- panorama
- vista
- landscape
- scenery
- prospect
- command
- scene
- lookout
- sight
- visual field
- ken
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of outlook are anticipation, foretaste, and prospect. While all these words mean "an advance realization of something to come," outlook suggests a forecasting of the future.
a favorable outlook for the economy
The synonyms anticipation and outlook are sometimes interchangeable, but anticipation implies a prospect or outlook that involves advance suffering or enjoyment of what is foreseen.
the anticipation of her arrival
In some situations, the words foretaste and outlook are roughly equivalent. However, foretaste implies an actual though brief or partial experience of something forthcoming.
the frost was a foretaste of winter
While in some cases nearly identical to outlook, prospect implies expectation of a particular event, condition, or development of definite interest or concern.
the prospect of a quiet weekend