Noun: pessimism 'pe-su,mi-zum
- A general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things
"His pessimism about the economy influenced his investment decisions"
- The feeling that things will turn out badly
"Her pessimism about the project's success was contagious"
Derived forms: pessimisms
Type of: despair, disposition, temperament
Antonym: optimism
Encyclopedia: Pessimism