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Synonyms & Antonyms of pessimism
a feeling or belief that bad things will happen in the future; a feeling or belief that what you hope for will not happen
- She has expressed pessimism over the outcome of the trial.
- Although the economy shows signs of improving, a sense of pessimism remains.
- He expressed his pessimism about politics and politicians.
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“Pessimism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pessimism. Accessed 22 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of pessimism was in 1815
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