A consistently pessimistic or bleak perspective on life and the people around them, often characterized by a focus on negative aspects and an expectation of unfavorable outcomes.
Related terms
Pessimism: The tendency to always expect the worst possible outcome in any situation.
Cognitive Bias: Systematic errors in thinking that lead individuals to perceive or interpret information in a way that confirms their negative worldview.
Learned Helplessness: A condition in which repeated exposure to uncontrollable events leads an individual to believe they have no control over their own circumstances.