pessimism

• Nom désignant une tendance à voir le pire côté des choses ou à croire que le pire va arriver ; absence d'espoir ou de confiance en l'avenir.

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.

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1. Negative outlookB2formal

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

   Pessimisme

   • 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.

   Synonymesbleaknesscynicismdefeatismdespairdespondencygloomgloominesshopelessnessnegativity

   Antonymescheerfulnesshopefulnessoptimism

2. Philosophical doctrineC1formal

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

   Pessimisme (doctrine philosophique)

   • 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.