Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
miserabilist
noun
/ˌmɪzəˈræbɪlɪst/
Definition
A person who emphasizes or believes in the inevitable suffering and misfortune of life.
Examples
- Despite the surrounding happiness, she remained a miserabilist, finding fault in every situation.
- His miserabilist views often led to debates with friends who preferred a more optimistic outlook on life.
Meaning
Miserabilists often focus on the negative aspects of existence, believing that misery is a fundamental part of human experience.
Synonyms
- pessimist
- doom-monger
- defeatist
- cynic
