Associations to the word «Pessimism»
Noun
- Optimism
- Nietzsche
- Idealism
- Materialism
- Despair
- Realism
- Outlook
- Conservatism
- Mysticism
- Skepticism
- Worldview
- Gloom
- Gaines
- Porn
- Annihilation
- Hartmann
- Weariness
- Vortex
- Bitterness
- Mood
- Huxley
- Philosophy
- Temperament
- Carlyle
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bias
- Tendency
- Esteem
- Prudence
- Absolute
- Byron
- Evil
- Future
- Decay
- Tragedy
- Schizophrenia
- Sadness
- Kant
- Dialogue
- Suffering
- Contemplation
- Contradiction
- Misery
- Outcome
- Ethic
- Intellect
- Confidence
- Humour
- Philosopher
- Disappointment
- Criticism
- Feeling
- Progress
- Happiness
- Critique
- Doctrine
- Precursor
- Judgement
- Apprehension
- Collapse
- Christianity
Adjective
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
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.