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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pessimism

/pɛˈsɪmɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does pessimism mean?

noun

A feeling of having a negative opinion about the future or about something that is happening or will happen. A general feeling of dissatisfaction and hopelessness.

Example

"The team's pessimism about their chances of winning the game was evident in their lack of enthusiasm."

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