English Explanatory Dictionary

declinism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pessimistic belief that things are in decline.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈklaɪnɪzəm/ En-us-declinism.oga

Word forms

declinism

Etymology

From decline + -ism.

Antonyms

optimism

Related words

declinist deteriorationism negativity bias shittification
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