Pessimism has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The article's tone was one of pessimism. | |
| 2. | His pessimism depressed those around him. | |
| 3. | Pessimism believes in no improvement. | |
| 4. | Now that pessimism prevails, the executive will abandon the project. | |
| 5. | Optimism is like the lamp of hope. Pessimism [or negativity] is like a drug of sorrow. | |
| 6. | What a pessimism! | |
| 7. | There's no need for pessimism. | |
| 8. | Sadness is a gift from heaven, pessimism is a disease of the spirit. | |
| 9. | Algerians need to defeat pessimism. |