Pesimismo (en. Pessimism)

/pesimis.mo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The viewpoint that always focuses on the negative aspects of life.
His pessimism led to a lack of interest in positive events.
Ang kanyang pesimismo ay nagdulot ng kawalang-interes sa mga positibong pangyayari.
A state of mind in which the possibility of a negative outcome is highly considered.
Due to his pessimism, he couldn't change his plans.
Dahil sa kanyang pesimismo, hindi siya makapagpabago ng mga plano.
An attitude that refers to a lack of hope for the future.
Pessimism becomes an obstacle in his career advancement.
Ang pesimismo ay nagiging sagabal sa kanyang pag-usad sa karera.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'pesimismo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

do not hesitate
An invitation not to succumb to a negative view.
huwag magdalawang-isip

Related Words

negative
Refers to the undesirable aspects of a situation or outlook.
negatibo
difficulty
A state of being poor or in a low life situation.
kahirapan

Slang Meanings

Lack of hope
He's always pessimistic; no matter what good you do, it feels hopeless to him.
Lagi na lang siyang pesimista, kahit anong gawin mong maganda, parang walang pag-asa.
Negative vibes
I don't want the negative vibes brought by my friend's pessimism; I might catch it.
Ayaw ko na sa negative vibes na dala ng pesimismo ng kaibigan ko, baka mahawa ako.
Always seeing the bad
I hope you won't be a pessimist; you always see the bad in everything.
Sana naman huwag ka nang maging pesimista, laging nakakakita ng masama sa lahat.
Like the end of the world is near
When he tells his stories, it sounds like the end of the world is near because of his pessimism.
Kapag nagkwento siya, parang nandiyan na ang katapusan ng mundo sa kanyang pesimismo.