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   pessimism

   /ˈpɛsɪmɪz(ə)m/

   noun

   • 1. a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen: "the dispute cast an air of deep pessimism over the future of the peace talks"
   • 2. a belief that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over good.

   Word Origin late 18th century: from Latin pessimus ‘worst’, on the pattern of optimism.

   Scrabble Points: 15

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