pessimism Synonyms
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Strong:
- self-pity
- hopelessness
- dreariness
- dejection
- despondency
- blues
- joylessness
- despond
- oppression
- gloominess
- unhappiness
- mournfulness
- despondence
- forlornness
- sorrowfulness
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Strongest:
Strong:
- ecstasy
- merriment
- cheerfulness
- ecstasy
- elation
- euphoria
- happiness
- gayety
- gaiety
- exultation
- mirth
- exuberance
- elation
- glee
- sunniness
- mirth
- cheerfulness
- euphoria
- jubilation
- cheer
- glee
- jollity
- gaiety
- gayety
- sunniness
- jubilation
- joviality
- exuberance
- lightheartedness
- cheer
- joviality
- joy
- exultation
- joy
- happiness
- lightheartedness
- jollity
- merriment
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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.
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
sorrow, despair, sadness, melancholy, cynicism, gloom,desperation, depression, self-pity,hopelessness
optimism, optimism, ecstasy, merriment,cheerfulness, ecstasy, elation, euphoria, happiness, gayety
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.
