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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:

dejectiondrearinessdespondencysadnesssorrowunhappinessgloominessdepressionhopelessnessoppression
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Antonyms for pessimism:

heavenecstasyjoyexcitementpeacefeelingpeacefulnessoptimismexultationmerriment
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