Spanish Conversation · Level 162
29 words
Spanish word
pesimismo
Pronunciation
IPA/pesiˈmismo/
Meaning
- masculine nounpessimism
Example
No te dejes llevar por el pesimismo.
Don't let yourself be carried away by pessimism.
More examples
Se puede superar el pesimismo hablando con alguien.
You can get over pessimism by talking to someone.
Core concept
A dark lens over future events.
Common phrases
una actitud de pesimismo
a pessimistic attitude
superar el pesimismo
get over pessimism
contagiar pesimismo
spread pessimism
Similar words
desánimo: Lack of drive and cheer, a demoralized mood.
negatividad: Persistent negativity that highlights flaws and risks.
desesperanza: Utter lack of hope for the future, near resignation.
pesadumbre: Deep, lingering heaviness of heart and quiet grief.
Definition in Spanish
Actitud o tendencia a esperar que las cosas salgan mal y a interpretar los hechos en clave negativa.
Word origin
From Latin pessimus 'worst' via French pessimisme into Spanish pesimismo, with the suffix -ismo marking a state or doctrine.
Usage tips
- Spanish distinguishes ser pesimista for a stable personality trait and estar pesimista for a temporary pessimistic mood.