pessimism
pessimism
noun
[mass noun]
pessimist
noun
语源
noun
[mass noun]
- a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future
悲观，悲观情绪
the dispute cast an air of deep pessimism over the future of the peace talks.
这起争端使和平谈判的前景蒙上了非常悲观的阴影。
■(Philosophy)a belief that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over good
(哲)悲观主义
pessimist
noun
语源
- late 18th cent.: from Latin pessimus 'worst', on the pattern of optimism
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