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pessimism
noun
(pes-si-mism)
an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
pessimism
noun
(pes-si-mism)
the doctrine that reality is essentially evil
pessimism
noun
(pes-si-mism)
the doctrine that evil overbalances happiness in life
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negativity
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uneasiness
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complacency
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distrust
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overconfidence
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paranoia
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irrationality
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exuberance
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ignorance
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nervousness
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uncertainty
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anxiety
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cautiousness
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apprehension
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latent hostility
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confidence
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forebodings
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worries
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exasperation
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cognitive dissonance
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loathing
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misgiving
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hawkishness
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rancor
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suspiciousness
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sluggishness
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fear
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triumphalism
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incredulousness
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