pessimism (Meaning)
pessimism (n)
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
pessimism (n.)
The opinion or doctrine that everything in nature is ordered for or tends to the worst, or that the world is wholly evil; -- opposed to optimism.
A disposition to take the least hopeful view of things.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pessimism
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- despondency
- despondence
- unhappiness
- mournfulness
- joylessness
- oppression
- dejection
- dreariness
- gloominess
- self-pity
- blues
- sorrowfulness
- despond
- hopelessness
- forlornness
Antonyms:
- euphoria
- glee
- gaiety
- glee
- joviality
- mirth
- jubilation
- happiness
- jubilation
- joy
- gayety
- exuberance
- cheer
- elation
- joviality
- joy
- merriment
- mirth
- exultation
- merriment
- euphoria
- elation
- ecstasy
- ecstasy
- gaiety
- exuberance
- cheerfulness
- cheerfulness
- gayety
- lightheartedness
- sunniness
- jollity
- sunniness
- lightheartedness
- exultation
- jollity
- happiness
- cheer
pessimism Sentence Examples
- His chronic pessimism cast a pall over the team's morale, hindering their progress.
- The politician's pessimism about the future alienated potential supporters, diminishing his chances of election.
- The economic downturn triggered a wave of pessimism among investors, causing a dip in stock prices.
- The doctor's pessimistic prognosis left the patient feeling hopeless and discouraged.
- The news report's relentless pessimism painted a grim picture of the world, undermining public confidence.
- The pessimistic employee constantly expected the worst, leading to low productivity and a negative work environment.
- The student's pessimism about his abilities hindered his academic performance, despite his potential.
- The pessimism of the aging population often stems from fears about health, financial security, and the future.
- The government's pessimistic economic outlook sparked widespread concern among businesses and consumers.
- The writer's pessimistic worldview pervaded his work, casting a shadow over his characters' lives and leaving readers with a sense of hopelessness.
FAQs About the word pessimism
the feeling that things will turn out badly, a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all thingsThe opinion or doctrine that ev
sadness,desperation, despair, melancholy, sorrow, gloom, depression, cynicism, despondency, despondence
optimism, optimism, euphoria, glee, gaiety, glee, joviality, mirth, jubilation, happiness
His chronic pessimism cast a pall over the team's morale, hindering their progress.
The politician's pessimism about the future alienated potential supporters, diminishing his chances of election.
The economic downturn triggered a wave of pessimism among investors, causing a dip in stock prices.
The doctor's pessimistic prognosis left the patient feeling hopeless and discouraged.
