Pronoia (noun)
pro-noy-a
Belief (especially when viewed as irrational) in the good will of others or the pervasiveness of serendipity. Antonym: paranoia
1980s. From pro- + -noia.
Example sentences
“She thought the whole world was acting in her favour, asweet but dangerous case of pronoia.”
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