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What is another word for Pessimism? – 122 Pessimism Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    despair hopelessness gloom negativity cynicism skepticism doubt bleakness darkness despairing despondency depression melancholy sadness sorrow misery unhappiness displeasure discontent dissatisfaction disheartenment discouragement desolation desperation resignation fatalism nihilism cynic pessimistic outlook negative attitude gloomy outlook dismal outlook bleak outlook

    Meaning of Pessimism

    According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, pessimism is a philosophical theory that the universe is fundamentally flawed and that bad things are more likely to happen than good things.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines pessimism as a disposition or tendency to look on the worst side of things, or to expect the worst outcome.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary describes pessimism as a feeling that bad things are more likely to happen than good things, or a belief that the world is a bad place.

    Example Uses

    • The economic downturn led to widespread pessimism about the future of the company.
    • Her pessimism about the weather made her cancel the outdoor plans.
    • The team's pessimism after the loss of their star player made it difficult for them to win the next game.
    • The pessimism of the philosopher was reflected in his writings, which often expressed a bleak outlook on life.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    optimism hope positivity confidence faith cheerfulness happiness joy delight pleasure satisfaction contentment enthusiasm eagerness excitement confidence assurance certainty hopefulness encouragement reassurance positivity sunny outlook bright outlook rosy outlook favorable outlook

    Related Nouns

    pessimist cynic skeptic nihilist fatalist depressive melancholic pessimism negativity cynicism skepticism despair hopelessness gloom darkness bleakness desperation desolation resignation discouragement disheartenment dissatisfaction discontent

    Related Verbs

    pessimize cynicize skepticize nihilize fatalize depress melancholize despair discourage dishearten dissatisfy discontent gloom darken bleak resign desperation desolate

    Related Adjectives

    pessimistic cynical skeptical nihilistic fatalistic depressive melancholic gloomy dark bleak desperate desolate discouraging disheartening dissatisfying discontented negative hopeless despairing despondent unhappy displeased