crystal-gazing vs outlook

crystal-gazing

noun
  • The making of predictions about the future, especially when these are seen as very speculative. 

  • The action or practice of gazing into a crystal ball in the hope or belief of seeing the future. 

outlook

noun
  • Expectation for the future. 

  • look; appearance 

  • A place from which something can be viewed. 

  • An attitude or point of view. 

  • The view from such a place. 

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