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Which of the following words is the antonym of "Optimism"?

AScepticism

BPessimism

CFanaticism

DPhilanthropism

Answer:

B. Pessimism

Read Explanation:

  • Optimism means having hope and expecting good things.

  • Pessimism means expecting bad things or having a negative attitude.

So they are opposites.


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