[ˈpɛsɪmɪz(ə)m], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
(e.g: the dispute cast an air of deep pessimism over the future of the peace talks)

- a belief that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over good


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Origin:
late 18th century: from Latin pessimus ‘worst’, on the pattern of optimism