失败主义
（失敗主義）
shī bài zhǔ yì
Noun
Meaning
defeatism
Explanation
A passive and pessimistic mindset of giving up and assuming 'it will fail anyway' before even starting.
Synonyms
悲观主义
Antonyms
乐观主义
胜利主义
Etymology
Coined as a translation of the English word 'defeatism'.
Memory tips
Literally 'failure (失败) -ism (主义)'—the belief or attitude that failure is inevitable.
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