gloomy outlook

chip on one's shoulder cynicism defeatism dim view discouragement expectation of the worst 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 dim view expectation of worst low spirits

cheer confidence faith happiness joy joyfulness trust

optimism