therapeutic pessimism


ther·a·peu·tic pes·si·mism

a disbelief in the curative virtues of remedies in general and especially of drugs.

pessimism

(pes-i-mi-zim) A frame of mind marked by loss of hope, confidence, or trust in a good outcome, even when such an outcome is likely. See: optimism

therapeutic pessimism

Nihilism (1).