outlook
word
/ˈaʊtˌɫʊk/
/ˈaʊtlʊk/
Definition
A person's way of thinking about something, or the probable future of a situation. It can also mean a forecast for the weather or other events.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both personal (attitude, mindset) and business/forecasting contexts (economic, weather). Common phrases: 'positive outlook', 'economic outlook', 'weather outlook'. Don't confuse with 'outlook' as a physical view (rare). Formal to neutral register.
Spanish: perspectiva - pronóstico (futuro, clima) - actitudPortuguese (BR): perspectiva - previsão (futuro, tempo) - visãoPortuguese (PT): perspetiva - previsão (futuro, tempo) - visãoChinese (Simplified): 前景 - 展望 - 观点Chinese (Traditional): 前景 - 展望 - 觀點Hindi: दृष्टिकोण - पूर्वानुमान (भविष्य, मौसम) - सोचArabic: توقعات - نظرة مستقبلية - وجهة نظرBengali: দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি - পূর্বাভাসRussian: взгляд - прогнозJapanese: 見方 - 見通し - 予報Vietnamese: quan điểm - triển vọng - dự báoKorean: 관점 - 전망Turkish: bakış açısı - öngörü - tahminUrdu: نقطہ نظر - پیش گوئیIndonesian: pandangan - prospek - ramalan
Example Sentences
The weather outlook for tomorrow is rainy.
basic
She always has a positive outlook on life.
basic
The economic outlook is not good this year.
basic
Changing your outlook can really change your life.
natural
The company's growth outlook has improved after the new investment.
natural
From this hill, the outlook over the city is amazing.
natural