pessimismo

[pɛ.si.ˈmiz.mu]

nounmasculinepl: pessimismos

pessimism

1. A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; lack of hope or confidence in the future

His pessimism about the economy made him avoid investing.

O seu pessimismo sobre a economia o fez evitar investimentos.

2. A philosophical belief that evil or pain is the dominant feature of existence

The philosopher's pessimism contrasted sharply with the optimism of his contemporaries.

O pessimismo do filósofo contrastava fortemente com o otimismo de seus contemporâneos.

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General Brazilian

pessimismo

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

pessimismo

Standard usage in Portugal

pessimismo crônico (chronic pessimism)

um pessimismo infundado (unfounded pessimism)

cair no pessimismo (to fall into pessimism)

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