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pessimism

noun

Reveal meaning and examples

A tendency to expect unfavorable outcomes.

The successful rehearsal dispelled the group's pessimism.

Dictionary practice example.

Another member's pessimism leads him to expect that the unfinished story will end badly for everyone, even before the final chapter is available.