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pessimism (iou)



pessimism noun. L18.
[from Latin pessimus worst + -ISM, after OPTIMISM.]
The worst possible state, condition, or degree. L18-E19.
The tendency to take a gloomy view of circumstances or prospects; hopelessness about the future. E19.
The doctrine that this world is the worst of all possible worlds; the belief that everything naturally tends to evil. L19.
pessimize, pessimise verb trans. (rare) make the worst of; take a pessimistic view of: M19.