Declinism

Synonyms of declinism

• pessimism
• negativity
• despondency

Antonyms of declinism

• positivity
• optimism
• hopefulness

Collocations of declinism

economic decline

Frequency: 70 %

Many experts predict economic decline in the coming year.

social decline

Frequency: 60 %

The community is concerned about the social decline in the neighborhood.

cultural decline

Frequency: 50 %

Some argue that the country is experiencing a cultural decline.

moral decline

Frequency: 45 %

Many attribute the rise in crime to moral decline in society.

Idiomatic Expressions for declinism

• Phrase: declinism in the media
  Meaning: the tendency of the media to focus on negative news or portray a pessimistic view of current events
  Usage: Some critics argue that declinism in the media can lead to a sense of hopelessness among the public.