miserabilism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tendency to take a miserable or pessimistic view on life; a consistently miserable outlook, negativity.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪzɹəbəlɪz(ə)m/

Word forms

miserabilism miserablism

Etymology

From German Miserabilismus, French misérabilisme, corresponding to miserable + -ism.

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