expectation of the worst

NOUN

negative attitude

Synonyms

WEAK

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

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Probably that she was not married; Tom's mind was set to the expectation of the worst that could happen,–not death, but disgrace.

From The Mill on the Floss by Eliot, George

expectation of the worst

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