outlook

OWT-luuk/ˈaʊtˌlʊk/

As a verbowt-LUUK

10 meanings of outlook

1
nouncountable
An idea about what is likely to happen later.
Like guessing tomorrow's weather before it arrives.
The economic outlook for next year looks brighter than expected.
Doctors gave a hopeful outlook for her recovery.
Similarexpectation, prospect, prognosis
2
nouncountable
The way someone thinks about life or things around them.
Like the pair of glasses you see the world through.
She has a positive outlook even on hard days.
Traveling can really change your outlook.
Similarattitude, viewpoint, perspective, opinion, standpoint
3
nouncountable
What you can see when you look out from a high or open spot.
Like the wide view you get from a tall window.
The hilltop offered a wonderful outlook over the valley.
From the tower, the outlook stretched for miles.
Similarview, vista, panorama, prospect, scene
4
nouncountable
A spot where you can stand and look out at something.
Like a lookout point on a mountain road.
They built an outlook at the edge of the cliff.
The park has an outlook where visitors watch the sunset.
Similarprospect, overlook
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5
nouncolloquialHong Kongcountable
The way a person or thing looks.
Like the first impression you get from a photo.
I liked the outlook of the new car right away.
Her tired outlook told us she hadn't slept.
Similarappearance, look, aspect, air
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Origins

Meanings 1–4, 6–10

From out- plus look.

Meaning 5

From out plus look. It may have been influenced by a Chinese word meaning 'outside surface' and by the English word look meaning 'appearance'.