OUTLOOK: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OUTLOOK?

Need another word that means the same as “outlook”? Find 35 synonyms and 30 related words for “outlook” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Outlook” are: mentality, mind-set, mindset, expectation, prospect, lookout, point of view, viewpoint, views, slant, angle, interpretation, opinion, thinking, way of thinking, perspective, attitude, standpoint, stance, position, frame of mind, view, vista, panorama, scene, aspect, exposure, surroundings, prospects, expectations, expectancy, hopes, future, chances, chances of success

Outlook as a Noun

Definitions of "Outlook" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “outlook” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A view.
• A person's point of view or general attitude to life.
• Belief about (or mental picture of) the future.
• The prospect for the future.
• The act of looking out.
• A habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations.
• A place from which a view is possible; a vantage point.

Synonyms of "Outlook" as a noun (35 Words)

angle	Angle iron or a similar constructional material made of another metal. Discussing the problems from every conceivable angle.
aspect	Any of a number of particular angular relationships between one celestial body or point on the ecliptic and another. The front aspect of the hotel was unremarkable.
attitude	Position of aircraft or spacecraft relative to a frame of reference (the horizon or direction of motion. The boy was standing in an attitude of despair.
chances	A risk involving danger. If that phone call is for me chances are it s my wife.
chances of success	A risk involving danger.
expectancy	The state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something good, will happen. They waited with an air of expectancy.
expectation	Anticipating with confidence of fulfillment. Students had high expectations for their future.
expectations	The feeling that something is about to happen.
exposure	Vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain. His exposure to ridicule.
frame of mind	A framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror.
future	Bulk commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date. He d decided that there was no future in the gang.
hopes	Someone (or something) on which expectations are centered. In spite of his troubles he never gave up hope.
interpretation	The action of explaining the meaning of something. His unique interpretation of the Liszt tudes.
lookout	A structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings. What if he gets fits It s a bad lookout in that case.
mentality	The characteristic way of thinking of a person or group. I had inherited not only my father s blood but his bourgeois mentality as well.
mind-set	A habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations.
mindset	A habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations. The region seems stuck in a medieval mindset.
opinion	The reason for a court’s judgment (as opposed to the decision itself. He asked for a poll of public opinion.
panorama	An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer. The tower offers a wonderful panorama of Prague.
perspective	A way of regarding situations or topics etc. Most guidebook history is written from the editor s perspective.
point of view	The object of an activity.
position	An opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute. The unpleasant situation or position of having to choose between two evils.
prospect	A prediction of the course of a disease. Additional exploration prospects have been identified in this area.
prospects	A prediction of the course of a disease. His prospects as a writer are excellent.
scene	The pieces of scenery used in a play or opera. The religious scene in England has changed in the last century.
slant	A particular point of view from which something is seen or presented. Cut flower stems on the slant.
stance	A ledge or foothold on which a belay can be secured. She altered her stance resting all her weight on one leg.
standpoint	A mental position from which things are viewed. She writes on religion from the standpoint of a believer.
surroundings	The area in which something exists or lives. I took up the time admiring my surroundings.
thinking	The process of using your mind to consider something carefully. Thinking always made him frown.
view	Purpose the phrase with a view to means with the intention of or for the purpose of. Matisse s view of Collioure.
viewpoint	A position giving a good view. I do try to put over our viewpoint.
views	The range of the eye. Figure 2 shows photographic and schematic views of the equipment.
vista	A long, narrow view as between rows of trees or buildings, especially one closed by a building or other structure. Sweeping lawns and landscaped vistas.
way of thinking	A course of conduct.

Usage Examples of "Outlook" as a noun

• He had a practical outlook on life.
• The pleasant outlook from the club window.
• The deteriorating economic outlook.
• The outlook for tomorrow is dry and cold.

Associations of "Outlook" (30 Words)

anticipation	The act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future. They manned the telephones in anticipation of a flood of calls.
aspect	Of a planet form an aspect with another celestial body. The semantics of tense and aspect.
backdrop	The setting or background for a scene, event, or situation. The rolling hills that backdropped our camp.
bias	Cause to be biased. A turquoise silk dress cut on the bias.
express	Serve as a means for expressing something. The genes are expressed in a variety of cell lines.
expressionism	A style of painting, music, or drama in which the artist or writer seeks to express the inner world of emotion rather than external reality.
facet	A particular aspect or feature of something. He studied every facet of the question.
foreground	Move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent. Sexual relationships are foregrounded and idealized.
jaundiced	Affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etc. Takes a jaundiced view of societies and clubs.
mentality	The capacity for intelligent thought. Machines can possess mentality.
mindset	A habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations. The region seems stuck in a medieval mindset.
objectively	In a way that is not dependent on the mind for existence; actually. Events should be reported objectively.
panorama	A complete survey or presentation of a subject. The galleries will offer a full panorama of 20th century art.
perspective	The appearance of things relative to one another as determined by their distance from the viewer. Most guidebook history is written from the editor s perspective.
point	A pointed flake or blade especially one that has been worked. He held me up at the point of a gun.
preamble	Make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document. He could tell that what she said was by way of a preamble.
prospect	A place likely to yield mineral deposits. This presents a disturbing prospect of one party government.
purvey	Provide or supply (food, drink, or other goods) as one’s business. We didn t want to purvey gloom and doom.
purview	The scope of the influence or concerns of something. Social taboos meant that little information was likely to come within the purview of women generally.
regard	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. They hold dolphins in high regard.
scenic	Used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery. The scenic route from Florence to Siena.
standpoint	The position from which someone is able to view a scene or an object. She writes on religion from the standpoint of a believer.
suasion	Persuasion as opposed to force or compulsion. The clearing banks found the use of both moral suasion and direct controls particularly irksome.
tableau	A group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story or from history a tableau vivant. In the first act the action is presented in a series of tableaux.
unobstructed	Not obstructed. An unobstructed view.
unsentimental	Not displaying or influenced by sentimental feelings. The speeches were short and unsentimental.
view	Purpose the phrase with a view to means with the intention of or for the purpose of. Consider what follows from the positivist view.
visibly	In a visible manner. He was visibly irritated at the way he had been undermined.
vista	A mental view of a succession of remembered or anticipated events. Vistas of freedom seemed to open ahead of him.
visually	With respect to vision. The track is inspected visually three times per week.