What is another word for expectation of worst?
Pronunciation: [ɛkspɪktˈe͡ɪʃən ɒv wˈɜːst] (IPA) 
The phrase "expectation of worst" can have several synonyms depending on the context in which it is used. Some possible alternatives include pessimism, cynicism, despair, foreboding, dread, fatalism, hopelessness, gloom, and defeatism. Each of these words captures a slightly different aspect of the feeling of expecting the worst to happen. Pessimism refers to a general negative outlook on life, while cynicism suggests distrust and skepticism about things. Despair and hopelessness indicate a sense of complete hopelessness and a lack of faith in positive outcomes. Foreboding and dread suggest a sense of impending doom, while fatalism refers to a belief that one's fate is predetermined and unchangeable.
