NichiDict

悲観

N1
ひかん
[hikan]
Illustration for 悲観

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruTransitive

pessimism; (taking a) gloomy view; discouragement; despondency; despair; disappointment

Examples

彼は将来を悲観して希望を失っていた。

He was pessimistic about the future and had lost hope.

悲観的な考え方では問題は解決しない。

A pessimistic way of thinking will not solve problems.

状況を悲観せずに前向きに取り組もう。

Let us approach things positively without being pessimistic.