pessimism
nounHow many syllables in pessimism?
There are 4 syllables in the word pessimism.How to pronounce pessimism:
Definition of pessimism:
- pessimism (noun):
- the feeling that things will turn out badly.
- the tendency to expect the worst in all things
- an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
Synonyms for pessimism:
blues
cynicism
dejection
depression
despair
desperation
despond
despondence
despondency
dreariness
forlornness
gloom
gloominess
glumness
hopelessness
joylessness
melancholy
mournfulness
oppression
sadness
self-pity
sorrow
sorrowfulness
unhappiness
Antonyms for pessimism:
advantage
animation
beatitude
belief
benefit
blessing
bliss
blissfulness
blitheness
boon
brightness
calm
calmness
carefreeness
catalyst
cautiousness
certainty
cheer
cheerfulness
cheeriness
cloud nine
collectedness
comfort
concern
confidence
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