pessimism

🇬🇧 UK/'pesimizm/🇺🇸 US
IELTSGREC2

Definitions

n.

A tendency to expect the worst outcome; the belief that bad things are more likely to happen.

悲观主义,悲观情绪

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
pessimroot
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=pessimism

Common Collocations

  • 1.pervasive pessimism普遍的悲观
  • 2.growing pessimism日益增长的悲观
  • 3.pessimism about对...的悲观

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His pessimism about the future prevented him from taking any action toward improvement.

  • 2.

    The pessimism in the economic outlook discouraged investors from committing new capital.

  • 3.

    Despite the pessimism surrounding the project, the team remained committed to success.

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