pessimism
US /ˈpes.ə.mɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈpes.ə.mɪ.zəm/
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pessimisme
a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future.
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His constant pessimism about the economy was draining.
Zijn constante pessimisme over de economie was uitputtend.
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Despite the challenges, she refused to give in to pessimism.
Ondanks de uitdagingen weigerde ze toe te geven aan pessimisme.