pessimism
- IPA[ˈpesəˌmiz(ə)m]
美式
- 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;a belief that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over good.
noun: pessimism
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. 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 the dispute cast an air of deep pessimism over the future of the peace talks
- ▪ a belief that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over good.
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- IPA[ˈpɛsɪmɪz(ə)m]
英式
- a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen: the dispute cast an air of deep pessimism over the future of the peace talks
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