# miserabilism

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɪzɹəbəlɪz(ə)m/

## Definitions
1. A tendency to take a miserable or pessimistic view on life; a consistently miserable outlook, negativity.

## Etymology
From German Miserabilismus, French misérabilisme, corresponding to miserable + -ism.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/miserabilism