Pessimism - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈpesɪmɪzəm|
Brit.
|ˈpesɪmɪz(ə)m|
noun
- the feeling that things will turn out badly
- a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things
- a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things
Extra examples
Although the economy shows signs of improving, a sense of pessimism remains.
There is deep pessimism about the future.
There has been oscillation between optimism and pessimism among voters.
There was a general atmosphere of pessimism after the euphoria of last year.
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