Pessimism

Synonyms for pessimism

• negativity
• defeatism
• despair

Antonyms for pessimism

• optimism
• hope
• confidence

Practice pessimism on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like pessimism appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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