Perfimism

Part of speech : noun

Perfimism is an inclination to look for negative factors in everyday life and bring forward or implement ideas to overcome the negative factors to make life better. A perfimist believes, why be satisfied with what you have when you can make it better.

This attitude towards life, lies between optimism and pessimism. Looking at things with a pessimistic way helps in detecting flaws and then in an optimistic way the flaw should be removed. A pessimist would blame things around him and never try to change it, an optimist would be satisfied with things as they are and never try to upgrade. While a perfimist brings about change and makes life better.

Is the glass half empty or half full?

Optimist : “The glass is half full.”

Pessimist : “The glass is half empty.”

Perfimist(person with perfimism attitude) : “The glass can be filled half more.”

Perfimism by bmthomas December 16, 2009

Apathetic Pessimism 

(1.)The point of not caring about anyone or anything, and if tries to convince you otherwise, you fully disagree using examples. You only say the negative side, as you see the world as: over populated by idiots, and stupidity running rampant.

(2.)The point reached right before the office worker comes in with Molotov cocktails and an AK-47.

(3.)Caused by everything in someone's life fucking them over since birth.

1.)You have a really nice life, glad your creationist parents raised you to par. I honestly don't care though, you can take your faith and intimately shove it.
Because, even if I was to win the lottery, I would just spend it on leveling an entire city.
Humanity is F'd.
(listener):Well aren't you just bursting with apathetic pessimism!

2.)... you have an idea.

3.)Example - Family murder, Siblings killing each other, Family members dying, Failing at every thing you have ever attempted.

Apathetic Pessimism by kamel_reds February 14, 2009

Optimistic Pessimism

Hope for the best; prepare for the worst.

Optimistic pessimism is a great way to live your life, because you can't lose.

People who argue that optimistic pessimism - or any kind of pessimism for that matter - is a self fulfilling argument are just naive irrational pseudo-philosophical hippies.

Optimistic Pessimism by I hate optimists April 25, 2010

optimistic pessimism

telling yourself that the outcome of a situation will undoubtedly be pleasant; when knowing that the truth is that it will not, so that your artificial smile and laughter will not and cannot be undistinguished between true and false. ultimately living a "happy" and "carefree" lifestyle that many people envy, not knowing that you are as miserable as they are. you just dont show it in public as they do. your glass has water in it. whether it is half full or half empty doesnt matter, but there's water in it and it's constantly getting filled and consumed

Optimistic pessimism isn't bad.

optimistic pessimism by Jeremy Beck February 12, 2008

realistic pessimism 

An educated urbanite who is aware of the possible negative consequences that may be encountered in city life and therefore conducts self responsibly.

A woman that chooses not to wear headphones or talk on her cell phone while walking home at night exudes realistic pessimism.

realistic pessimism by cleverlady May 9, 2011

pessimism 

The opposite of optimism.

Also known as "cautious realism".

If you aren't feeling pessimism, you aren't paying attention.

pessimism by skyblack January 13, 2005

perfumista

a perfume enthusiast

A true perfumista is is not daunted by expense or exclusivity; the most important thing is to obtain a sample of the most interesting new niche fragrances for direct experience.

perfumista by Luccia March 12, 2007