Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with pessimism in American Collocation
deep
deep-seated
extreme
growing
profound
She carried into adulthood a profound pessimism about human relationships.
express
reflect
The article expresses a deep-seated pessimism about the potential of art to effect radical change.
cynicism
despair
fear
optimism
He was obviously trying to be funny, but his statement reflects the despair and pessimism of our times.