| Main Entry: | pessimism |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | belief in bad outcome |
Synonyms: |
cynicism, dark side, dejection, depression, despair, despondency, dim view, distrust, dyspepsia, expectation of worst, gloom, gloominess, gloomy outlook, glumness, grief, hopelessness, low spirits, melancholy, sadness, unhappiness |
Antonyms: |
confidence, optimism, trust |