Pessimism

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

Definitions of pessimism

noun a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen

Example Sentences

A1 Some people have a lot of pessimism about the future.

A2 Her constant pessimism can be draining to be around.

B1 The team's pessimism about winning the game was evident in their body language.

B2 Despite the pessimism surrounding the project, they were able to successfully complete it.

C1 His deep-seated pessimism about human nature colored his interactions with others.

C2 The author's novel delves into themes of pessimism and despair in a post-apocalyptic world.

Examples of pessimism in a Sentence

formal The economist's report was filled with pessimism about the country's economic future.

informal I can't stand all the pessimism in the office lately.

slang Don't bring your pessimism to the party, we're here to have fun!

figurative The dark clouds of pessimism hung over the city as people awaited news of the impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of pessimism

past tense

pessimized

plural

pessimisms

comparative

more pessimistic

superlative

most pessimistic

present tense

pessimizes

future tense

will pessimize

perfect tense

has pessimized

continuous tense

is pessimizing

singular

pessimism

positive degree

pessimistic

infinitive

to pessimize

gerund

pessimizing

participle

pessimized

Origin and Evolution of pessimism

First Known Use: 1815 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'pessimism' originated from the Latin word 'pessimus' meaning 'worst'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a belief that the worst will happen, pessimism has evolved to encompass a general attitude of negativity or a lack of hope.