pessimism
1 antonym for pessimism — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A general tendency to expect the worst outcome or to focus on the negative.
Antonyms
How to use pessimism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
growing pessimism
a sense of pessimism
economic pessimism
Etymology
From French pessimisme, ultimately from Latin pessimus ("worst"). The philosophical sense was popularized by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer in the early 1800s.
Full origin of pessimism →Frequently asked questions
What does “pessimism” mean?
The word “pessimism” means a general tendency to expect the worst outcome or to focus on the negative. In plain terms, expecting things to go badly — the opposite of optimism.
How do you pronounce “pessimism”?
“Pessimism” is pronounced PEH-sih-mih-zuhm (/ˈpɛsɪmɪzəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “pessimism” in a sentence?
Here is “pessimism” used in a sentence: “His pessimism made it hard for him to enjoy even good news.”
What is the opposite of “pessimism”?
The opposite of “pessimism” — its antonyms — is optimism.
What part of speech is “pessimism”?
“Pessimism” is a noun.
Where does the word “pessimism” come from?
The word “pessimism” dates back to around 1800 and comes from Latin. From French pessimisme, ultimately from Latin pessimus ("worst"). The philosophical sense was popularized by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer in the early 1800s.
