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- Dictionarypessimism/ˈpɛsɪmɪz(ə)m/
noun
- 1. a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen: "the dispute cast an air of deep pessimism over the future of the peace talks"
- 2. a belief that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over good.
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the tendency to see the bad side of things or to expect the worst in any situation: There has been a mood of growing pessimism about the nation’s economy.
The meaning of PESSIMISM is an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome. How to use pessimism in a sentence.
Pessimism means thinking the worst. It's the opposite of optimism, which means assuming the best. Most people feel that too much pessimism is paralyzing — who will ever try anything if they are always sure they will fail?
the tendency to see the bad side of things or to expect the worst in any situation: There has been a mood of growing pessimism about the nation’s economy.
Pessimism definition: the tendency to see, anticipate, or emphasize only bad or undesirable outcomes, results, conditions, problems, etc.. See examples of PESSIMISM used in a sentence.
Pessimism is a mental attitude in which an undesirable outcome is anticipated from a given situation. Pessimists tend to focus on the negatives of life in general.
pessimism in British English. (ˈpɛsɪˌmɪzəm ) noun. 1. the tendency to expect the worst and see the worst in all things. 2. the doctrine of the ultimate triumph of evil over good. 3. the doctrine that this world is corrupt and that humankind's sojourn in it is a preparation for some other existence.
