pessimism

noun

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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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