outlook
|out/look|
/ˈaʊtˌlʊk/
perspective, future prospects
Etymology
'outlook' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'out' and 'look', where 'out' meant 'outside' and 'look' meant 'to see'.
'out' and 'look' combined in Middle English to form 'outlook', eventually becoming the modern English word 'outlook'.
Initially, it meant 'to look out or observe', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'perspective' and 'future prospects'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person's point of view or general attitude towards life.
Her positive outlook on life is inspiring.
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Noun 2
the prospect for the future; the likely course of events.
The economic outlook for the next year is uncertain.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39