pessimism
noun
[ ˈpɛsɪmɪz(ə)m ]
• 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"
Similar:
defeatism,
negative thinking,
negativity,
expecting the worst,
doom and gloom,
gloom,
gloominess,
hopelessness,
lack of hope,
cynicism,
fatalism,
depression,
despair,
melancholy,
despondency,
dejection,
angst,
distrust,
doubt,
Weltschmerz,
looking on the black side,
• a belief that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over good.
Origin:
late 18th century: from Latin pessimus ‘worst’, on the pattern of optimism .
