Associations to the word «Pessimism»

Wiktionary

PESSIMISM, noun. A general belief that bad things will happen.
PESSIMISM, noun. The doctrine that this world is the worst of all possible worlds.

Dictionary definition

PESSIMISM, noun. The feeling that things will turn out badly.
PESSIMISM, noun. A general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things.

Wise words

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