Meaning
pessimism
- A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
- A philosophical doctrine that this world is as bad as it could possibly be.
In a sentence
Cerca di non cedere al pessimismo prima dell'esame.
Try not to give in to pessimism before the exam.
Il suo continuo pessimismo infastidisce tutti i colleghi.
His continuous pessimism annoys all his colleagues.
Perché affronti ogni novità con tanto pessimismo?
Why do you face every new thing with such pessimism?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pessimismo | masculine · singular |
| pessimismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The opposite is 'ottimismo' (optimism).
- Commonly used with the preposition 'su' (about/regarding).