Pessimism and Uncertainty

Pessimism

Pessimism noun - A general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things.
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Synonyms for Pessimism

Uncertainty and pessimism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Uncertainty" instead a noun "Pessimism".

Nearby Words: pessimistic, pessimist

Uncertainty

Uncertainty noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

Pessimism and uncertainty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pessimism" instead a noun "Uncertainty".

Nearby Words: uncertain, uncertainly

How words are described

physical physical pessimism physical uncertainty
total total pessimism total uncertainty
general general pessimism general uncertainty
cultural cultural pessimism cultural uncertainty
Other adjectives: post-war.
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