Pesimismo (en. Pessimism)

/pesimismo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Attitude or tendency to have a negative view of life.

Pessimism prevents him from enjoying the little moments.

El pesimismo le impide disfrutar de los pequeños momentos.

Philosophical doctrine that considers that evil is inherent to existence.

Philosophical pessimism posits that life is suffering.

El pesimismo filosófico plantea que la vida es sufrimiento.

From the Latin term 'pessimus', which means 'the worst', and the suffix '-ism' that indicates a doctrine or tendency.

see everything in black

To have an extremely negative view of the situation.

ver todo negro

throw a bucket of cold water on it

To discourage someone with pessimistic comments.

echarle un balde de agua fría

every cloud has a silver lining

It is often used to counteract pessimism, pointing out that something negative may have a positive outcome.

no hay mal que por bien no venga

optimism

Positive attitude of seeing the good in situations.

optimismo

realism

Tendency to accept and face reality as it is, without illusions.

realismo

nihilism

Doctrine that denies meaning or value to life.

nihilismo

To be in a negative mode

Don't get into negative mode, look at the bright side of things.

No te pongas en modo negativo, mira el lado bueno de las cosas.

To have a party pooper attitude

He is always a party pooper; with his pessimism, no one has fun.

Siempre es un aguafiestas, con su pesimismo no se divierte nadie.