pessimism
Significado: 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.
Pessimism describes both a temperamental disposition and a philosophical stance. In everyday language, a pessimist expects unfavourable outcomes and dwells on negative possibilities. In philosophy, pessimism — associated with Schopenhauer — holds that the world is fundamentally characterised by suffering and that existence is more painful than pleasurable. The word collocates with 'deep,' 'unrelenting,' 'growing,' and 'economic,' and is frequently used in media commentary about public mood. It is the antonym of optimism and is sometimes contrasted with realism.
Ejemplos
- A wave of pessimism swept through the markets after the disappointing economic figures were released. 在令人失望的经济数据公布后,一波悲观情绪席卷了市场。Una oleada de pesimismo recorrió los mercados tras la publicación de las decepcionantes cifras económicas.期待外れの経済指標が発表された後、悲観的なムードが市場を席巻した。실망스러운 경제 지표가 발표된 후, 비관적인 분위기가 시장을 휩쓸었다.
- His pessimism about the future of the high street proved sadly well-founded. 他对商业街未来的悲观看法不幸被证实了。Su pesimismo sobre el futuro del comercio de calle resultó tristemente fundado.商店街の将来に対する彼の悲観的な見方は、残念ながら的中した。상가의 미래에 대한 그의 비관적 전망은 안타깝게도 적중했다.
- The report struck a note of pessimism, warning that targets would not be met without significant reform. 该报告语调悲观,警告称如果不进行重大改革,目标将无法实现。El informe adoptó un tono pesimista, advirtiendo de que los objetivos no se alcanzarían sin una reforma significativa.報告書は悲観的な論調をとり、大幅な改革なしには目標は達成されないと警告した。그 보고서는 비관적인 논조를 취하며, 대대적인 개혁 없이는 목표를 달성할 수 없을 것이라고 경고했다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general, media, academic
Tono: negative
Origen e historia
From French pessimisme, from Latin pessimus (worst), superlative of malus (bad). The term was coined in the 18th century as a counterpart to optimisme, gaining wider currency through discussions of Schopenhauer's philosophy in the 19th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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