Definition of pessimism

"pessimism" in the noun sense

1. pessimism

the feeling that things will turn out badly

2. pessimism

a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things

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Quotations for pessimism

Optimism begins in a broad grin, and Pessimism ends with blue spectacles. Both are merely poses. [ Oscar Wilde, An Ideal Husband ]

pessimism in Scrabble®

The word pessimism is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 15

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters pessimism:

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Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In pessimism

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pessimism in Words With Friends™

The word pessimism is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 18

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters pessimism:

PESSIMISM
(252)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In pessimism

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Words within the letters of pessimism

2 letter words in pessimism (6 words)

3 letter words in pessimism (10 words)

4 letter words in pessimism (8 words)

5 letter words in pessimism (4 words)

6 letter words in pessimism (2 words)

7 letter words in pessimism (1 word)

9 letter words in pessimism (1 word)

pessimism + 2 blanks (1 word)

Words containing the sequence pessimism

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Words with pessimism in them (1 word)

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Longer words containing pessimism

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