"miserabilism" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmɪzɹəbəlɪz(ə)m/ [UK]
Etymology: From German Miserabilismus, French misérabilisme, corresponding to miserable + -ism. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|de|Miserabilismus}} German Miserabilismus, {{uder|en|fr|misérabilisme}} French misérabilisme, {{suffix|en|miserable|ism}} miserable + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} miserabilism (uncountable)
  1. A tendency to take a miserable or pessimistic view on life; a consistently miserable outlook, negativity. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Emotions Synonyms: miserablism

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