Pessimism: meaning, definitions and examples
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pessimism
[ หpesษชหmษชzษm ]
negative outlook
Pessimism is a state of mind where one anticipates negative outcomes or believes that the worst will happen. It is characterized by a lack of hope or confidence in the future.
Synonyms
cynicism, defeatism, negativity
Examples of usage
- His pessimism prevented him from taking any risks in life.
- The constant pessimism in the office was affecting team morale.
philosophical perspective
In philosophy, pessimism refers to the belief that life is fundamentally negative, characterized by suffering and pain. Philosophical pessimists often question the value of existence and human progress.
Synonyms
bleakness, despondency, nihilism
Examples of usage
- Schopenhauer is known for his philosophical pessimism.
- The novel explores themes of existential pessimism.
Translations
Translations of the word "pessimism" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pessimismo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเคพเคถเคพเคตเคพเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Pessimismus
๐ฎ๐ฉ pesimisme
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะธะผัะทะผ
๐ต๐ฑ pesymizm
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฒ่ฆณไธป็พฉ (ใฒใใใใ ใ)
๐ซ๐ท pessimisme
๐ช๐ธ pesimismo
๐น๐ท pesimizm
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๊ด์ฃผ์ (ๆฒ่งไธป็พฉ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุดุงุคู
๐จ๐ฟ pesimismus
๐ธ๐ฐ pesimizmus
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒ่งไธปไน (ๆฒ่งไธป็พฉ)
๐ธ๐ฎ pesimizem
๐ฎ๐ธ svartsรฝni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะตััะธะผะธะทะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pessimizm
๐ฒ๐ฝ pesimismo
Etymology
The term 'pessimism' originated in the late 18th century from the Latin word 'pessimus' meaning worst. It gained popularity in philosophical discourse in the 19th century with thinkers like Schopenhauer and Nietzsche exploring the concept of pessimism in depth.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,749, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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