Pessimismus
derNounpessimism
English translations
- 01
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- 02
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Word details
- German meaning
- Pessimismus ist eine negative Lebenseinstellung, bei der man dazu neigt, das Schlimmste zu erwarten.
- English meaning
- Pessimism is a negative attitude towards life, where one tends to expect the worst.
- Synonym
- Schwarzseherei, Mutlosigkeit
- German example
- Sein Pessimismus macht es schwer, ihn aufzumuntern.
- English example
- His pessimism makes it hard to cheer him up.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Pessimismus
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Zweckpessimismus
Defensive pessimism
- Schwarzseherei
Pessimism
- Defätismus
Defeatism
- Negativität
Negativity
Example sentences with “Pessimismus”
Sein Pessimismus ist ansteckend. (His pessimism is contagious.)
Frequently asked questions
Is it masculine?
Yes, 'der Pessimismus'.