What is another word for pessimism?
128 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ pˈɛsɪmˌɪzəm], [ pˈɛsɪmˌɪzəm], [ p_ˈɛ_s_ɪ_m_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]Table of Contents
Similar words for pessimism:- cynicism (noun)
- death wish (noun)
- discouragement (noun)
- expectation (noun)
- gloom (noun)
- hopelessness (noun)
- mournfulness (noun)
- negative attitude (noun)
- doubt (verb)
- other synonyms
- gloominess
- other relevant words
Synonyms for Pessimism:
n.
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- malism.
- contemplation,
- fear,
- uncertainty,
- worriment,
- expectation,
- dread,
- foreboding,
- anxiety,
- presumption,
- apprehensiveness,
- apprehension,
- anticipation,
- suspense,
- envisioning,
- expectancy.
- desolation,
- distress,
- malaise,
- weariness,
- blues,
- dolor,
- chagrin,
- woe,
- blue devils,
- blue funk,
- misery,
- mourning,
- misgiving,
- sorrow,
- horror,
- oppression,
- dumps,
- doldrums,
- anguish,
- mopes,
- heavy-heartedness,
- vexation,
- dullness,
- bitterness.
v.
•doubt (verb)Other synonyms:
•gloominess •Other relevant words:- overestimation,
- modesty,
- pessimistic,
- Atomism,
- philosophy,
- megrims,
- dyspepsia,
- anxiousness,
- distrust,
- sad,
- disposition,
- underestimation,
- hypochondriasis,
- cynical,
- melancholia,
- cliff-hanging,
- vapors,
- lowness,
- spleen,
- il penseroso,
- vanity,
- Lachrymals,
- trepidation,
- uncheerfulness,
- taedium vitae,
- temperament,
- depreciation,
- dark side,
- suspicion,
- pessimist,
- downer,
- horrors,
- mumps,
- down trip,
- dejectedness,
- detraction,
- gloomy,
- Downcastness,
- waiting,
- wretchedness,
- blank despondency,
- lack of enthusiasm,
- Dismalness,
- exaggeration,
- undervaluing.
Paraphrases for Pessimism:
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Antonyms for Pessimism:
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n.
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attribute
optimism.
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discouragement
happiness, cheerfulness, hopefulness.
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gloom
cheer, joy, vivaciousness, sparkle, encouragement, animation, contentedness.
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pessimism
confidence, trust.
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attribute
Hypernym for Pessimism:
n.
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feeling
cynicism.
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feeling
Hyponym for Pessimism:
n.
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attribute
disposition, temperament.
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feeling
despair.
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attribute