dim view

chip on one's shoulder cynicism defeatism discouragement expectation of the worst gloomy outlook hopelessness lack of confidence low spirits negative thinking negativism pessimism

cynicism despair distrust gloom grief hopelessness melancholy sadness unhappiness

dejection depression despondency dyspepsia gloominess glumness

dark side expectation of worst gloomy outlook low spirits

cheer confidence faith happiness joy joyfulness trust

optimism