pessimism (n)

n05211974

type n
lex_filenum 07
def a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things
Outgoing links
Hypernym disposition, temperament
Derivationally related form pessimism → pessimistic; pessimism → pessimist
Antonym pessimism → optimism
Incoming links
Derivationally related form pessimistic → pessimism; pessimist → pessimism
Hyponym disposition, temperament
Antonym optimism → pessimism

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