Significado
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.
En una frase
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?
Formas de la palabra (2)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| pessimismo | masculine · singular |
| pessimismi | masculine · plural |
Notas de uso
- The opposite is 'ottimismo' (optimism).
- Commonly used with the preposition 'su' (about/regarding).