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Pessimism (Noun)

Meaning 1

A general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Antonyms

  • Optimism

Hypernyms

  • Temperament

Related Words

  • Pessimistic (adjective)
  • Pessimist (noun)

Meaning 2

The feeling that things will turn out badly.

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Examples

  • He was consumed by pessimism about the future of the company after hearing the bad news.
  • Her pessimism about the outcome of the surgery was alleviated when the doctor told her it was a success.
  • The financial crisis fueled widespread pessimism among investors and caused many to withdraw their money from the market.
  • The team's pessimism about their chances of winning the game was evident in their lackluster performance.
  • His constant pessimism about the weather made it difficult to plan a pleasant outdoor activity.

Antonyms

  • Optimism

Related Words

  • Pessimistic (adjective)
  • Pessimist (noun)
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