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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPessimism
/ˈpɛs.ɪ.mɪ.zəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
"Her pessimism about the future made it difficult for her to enjoy the present." - 2
A philosophical doctrine that emphasizes the negative aspects of life.
"The pessimism of the philosopher was evident in his writings on human nature."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'pessimism' originates from the Latin word 'pessimus', meaning 'worst'. It was first used in the English language in the early 19th century, reflecting a philosophical outlook that emphasizes the negative aspects of life and the belief that bad things are more likely to happen than good.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pessimism" is said worldwide
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pessimisme
Transliteration: pessimism
"Son pessimisme l'empêche de voir les opportunités."
Pessimismus
Transliteration: Pessimismus
"Ihr Pessimismus beeinflusst ihre Entscheidungen."
pessimismo
Transliteration: pessimismo
"Il suo pessimismo gli impedisce di essere felice."
pesimismo
Transliteration: pesimismo
"Su pesimismo afecta su vida diaria."
pessimismo
Transliteration: pessimismo
"O pessimismo dele é contagioso."
निराशावाद
Transliteration: niraashavaad
"उसका निराशावाद उसे खुश रहने से रोकता है।"
悲观主义
Transliteration: bēiguān zhǔyì
"他的悲观主义影响了他的决策。"
비관주의
Transliteration: bigwanjuui
"그의 비관주의는 그의 삶에 부정적인 영향을 미친다."
悲観主義
Transliteration: hikan shugi
"彼の悲観主義は彼の人間関係に影響を与えています。"
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