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Latest revision as of 15:30, August 9, 2025
Pessimism is a human mindset, which tends to only see the negative things in life. A pessimistic person will tend to expect and assume the worst, having a "glass half-empty" personality. Pessimism is very often the cause of depression.[1]
However, a small amount of pessimism can be beneficial, such as avoiding scams with the "if it seems too good to be true, it probably is" adage.
See also
Opposite:
External links
- Signs of Pessimism and How to Respond by Elizabeth Scott, PhD, VeryWellMind.com
- Pessimism, Britannica
References
- ↑ Learned Optimism by Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D.