"heteropessimism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From hetero- + pessimism. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|hetero|pessimism}} hetero- + pessimism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} heteropessimism (uncountable)
  1. An unhappiness or embarrassment about one's own heterosexuality and romantic experiences or prospects. Tags: uncountable
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