pessimism

Meanings

• noun

  A attitude or disposition characterized by dwelling on the negative aspects of things, expecting the worst, and being unable to be pleased.

  - "His pessimism led him to expect the worst in every situation."
  - "Despite the good news, she couldn't shake her pessimism."
  - "The pessimist saw the glass as half empty."

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Antonyms

optimism

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pessimism
essentialism , optimism

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Variants

List of all variants of pessimism that leads to same result
pessimism , pessimisms

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'pessimus', meaning 'worst'.

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Trivia

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1. Pessimism is not necessarily a negative trait; it can help individuals prepare for potential problems and setbacks.

2. The ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes was known for his pessimistic views on life.

3. The term 'pessimism' was first used in English literature in the 17th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. optimism: The opposite attitude or disposition, characterized by dwelling on the positive aspects of things and expecting the best.

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Culture

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Pessimism has been a recurring theme in literature, particularly in existentialist and absurdist works. It has also been explored in music, art, and philosophy.

How to Memorize "pessimism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person always looking at the negative side of things, frowning, and expressing disappointment. This is the visual representation of pessimism.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pessimism' with a frowning face or a rain cloud to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Please Excuse My Negativity, I'm a Pessimist' to help remember the meaning of pessimism.

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