“Cheerfulness means being upbeat and optimistic, positive and lighthearted, precisely when things are not going well- when it’s hard and we don’t feel like it”
– Nate Wignall
Definition
- The state of being noticeably happy and optimistic
- Acting in an outwardly happy way for the sake of others, despite internal feelings
- (Lexico)
- (Nate Wignall)
Vices
Excess: Being cheerful in unwarranted situations, part of social awareness
Deficit: Grumpiness, making life more difficult for other people