WordValenoun
pessimism
expecting the worst
In more detail
1. (noun) a tendency to believe that bad things will happen and that situations will not improve
2. (noun) the belief that evil is more powerful than good in the world
Examples
- 1. His pessimism about the economy made him reluctant to invest in the stock market.
- 2. The philosopher's pessimism contrasted sharply with her colleague's optimistic worldview.
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