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Pessimism

Yes, pessimism is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does pessimism mean?

noun

  1. the feeling that things will turn out badly
  2. a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of pessimism

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PESSIMISM.

Words you can make from pessimism

Unscramble PESSIMISM for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is pessimism a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Pessimism is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is pessimism worth in Scrabble?

Pessimism is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does pessimism mean?

Pessimism means: the feeling that things will turn out badly.