pessimism

noun
UK /ˈpes.ɪ.mɪ.zəm/
US /ˈpes.ə.mɪ.zəm/

Pessimism is thinking that bad things will happen.

His pessimism made him worry about the trip before it even started.

SYNONYMS

gloomnegativityhopelessnesscynicismdespair

RELATED WORDS

pessimistpessimisticdoubtworrygloominess

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The belief that the world is full of evil and suffering.

The philosopher's pessimism shaped his view of human nature.

3. A habit of expecting the worst in a particular situation.

There was a mood of pessimism about the team's chances of winning.

4. The tendency to focus on problems rather than solutions.

Her pessimism about the project slowed down the whole group.