pessimism

noun
UK: /ˈpesɪmɪzəm/
US: /ˈpesɪmɪzəm/

  1. A feeling that bad things are likely to happen in the future; a tendency to see the worst aspects of things.

    1. Her pessimism made it hard to enjoy the party.
    2. Despite economic problems, I don't share his pessimism about the country's future.

  2. The belief that life is inherently bad or that the world is fundamentally evil.

    1. His pessimism led him to think nothing good would happen.
    2. The author's pervasive pessimism creates a bleak and unsettling atmosphere in the novel.

Synonyms

cynicism gloom despair

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pessimism" in English means: A feeling that bad things are likely to happen in the future; a tendency to see the worst aspects of things., The belief that life is inherently bad or that the world is fundamentally evil..

The phonetic transcription of "pessimism" is /ˈpesɪmɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈpesɪmɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pessimism": cynicism, gloom, despair.

Example usage of "pessimism": "Her pessimism made it hard to enjoy the party.". More examples on the page.