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Pessimism

ˈpɛsɪmɪz(ə)m

Pessimism definitions

noun

Inflections:

pessimism

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"

Synonyms:
defeatism negative thinking negativity expecting the worst doom and gloom gloom gloominess
a belief that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over good