Pessimism

Synonyms of pessimism

• cynicism
• despair
• negativity

Antonyms of pessimism

• positivity
• optimism
• hopefulness

Collocations of pessimism

deep pessimism

Frequency: 70 %

His deep pessimism about the economy made him hesitant to invest.

gloomy pessimism

Frequency: 60 %

The gloomy pessimism in the room was palpable after the bad news.

profound pessimism

Frequency: 50 %

His profound pessimism about human nature colored all his interactions.

unwavering pessimism

Frequency: 45 %

Despite all the good news, she maintained her unwavering pessimism about the future.

Idiomatic Expressions for pessimism

• Phrase: to be steeped in pessimism
  Meaning: to be completely immersed in negative thinking
  Usage: Despite his talent, he was steeped in pessimism and never believed he could achieve success.