pessimism
nounmasculine/pɨ.si.ˈmiʒ.mu/medium
pes·si·mis·mo
Definition
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
His pessimism about the future was disheartening.
There is a growing pessimism among voters.
Common collocations
deep pessimismwidespread pessimismgloomy pessimism
Etymology
Do francês 'pessimisme', do latim 'pessimus' (pior) + sufixo '-ismo'.