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Also known as negativism

thumb|220px|An optimist and a pessimist, Vladimir Makovsky, 1893

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Pessimism is the tendency to expect negative outcomes or to focus on the worst aspects of situations rather than the best. It matters because how pessimistic or optimistic we are can influence our decisions, mental health, and how we respond to challenges in life.

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attitude
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facet of
psychology
opposite of
optimism
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Pessimism
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The Nuttall Encyclopædia
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