Pessimism is a negative outlook on life. It means having a belief that things will not turn out well or that the worst outcome is likely. Full definition
The latest report comes as the legal field has seen a fair bit of pessimism as of late. (canadianlawyermag.com)
The decision to apply for a job elsewhere is an extraordinary move for a sitting MP, which some Labour backbenchers said indicated a mood of pessimism about the party's electoral prospects. (theguardian.com)
Far from falling foul of pessimism in his old age, Turner was visibly excited about the social, technological and scientific developments of modern life; demonstrated through works such as Rain, Steam, and Speed — The Great Western Railway. (artfund.org)