n. the belief that events will turn out badly; tendency to expect the worst
What can I do to overcome my pessimism?
What can I do to overcome my pessimism?
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The nihilist was filled with extreme pessimism and radical skepticism.
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He has incurable pessimism.
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complainer;cynic; killjoy; defeatist
optimist
3 syllables
pes-si-mism
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