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Pessimism

Noun CEFR B2
ˈpɛsɪmɪzəm

Definitions

  1. A general belief that bad things will happen.
    uncountable, usually
  2. The doctrine that this world is the worst of all possible worlds.
    uncountable, usually
  3. The condition of being pessimal.
    uncountable, usually

Equivalents

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Examples

“T2 isn’t as good as T1: it is a little too long and unwinds a bit into caper sentimentality, broad comedy and self-mythologising. But it has the same punchy energy, the same defiant pessimism, and there’s nothing around like⟳ it. This sequel was a high-wire act, but Boyle has made it to the other side.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Pessimist Pessimistic pessimistic concurrency pessimistic time Pessimistically Pessimists

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