pessimism

• Substantiv, das die Neigung bezeichnet, die schlechteste Seite der Dinge zu sehen oder zu glauben, dass das Schlimmste eintreten wird; Mangel an Hoffnung oder Zuversicht hinsichtlich der Zukunft.

A noun referring to a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future.

unzählbar

1. Negative outlookB2formal

   A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

   Pessimismus

   • His constant pessimism made it hard to work with him.
   • Pessimism about the economy led to lower consumer spending.
   • She tried to overcome her pessimism by focusing on positive outcomes.

   Synonymebleaknesscynicismdefeatismdespairdespondencygloomgloominesshopelessnessnegativity

   Antonymecheerfulnesshopefulnessoptimism

2. Philosophical doctrineC1formal

   The belief that this world is as bad as it could possibly be or that evil ultimately prevails over good.

   Pessimismus

   • Schopenhauer's philosophy is often associated with pessimism.
   • The novel explores themes of pessimism and existential despair.
   • Pessimism as a philosophical stance questions the value of existence.