noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to a worldview or philosophical stance that emphasizes the negative aspects of life and expects unfavorable outcomes. Often used in formal or academic contexts.
彼の厭世主義は、若い頃の経験に根ざしている。
His pessimism is rooted in experiences from his youth.
I try not to fall into a pessimistic way of thinking.