What is another word for malthusian?
Pronunciation: [malθjˈuːzɪən] (IPA) 
Malthusian is an adjective that is used to describe a belief or theory based on the population growth becoming too much for the resources of the earth to sustain. Some of the synonyms for Malthusian include pessimistic, fatalistic, or doomsday-oriented. Others might use the terms catastrophic, dismal, bleak, or depressing. The word "cataclysmic" or "apocalyptic" may also be used to describe this kind of outlook. Regardless of the terms used, those who are Malthusian in perspective don't believe that the population can sustain its current trajectory without facing dire consequences in the long term. Therefore, any synonym used to describe this perspective is likely to be somewhat negative and pessimistic.
