A general belief that bad things will happen.
The condition of being pessimal.
The doctrine that this world is the worst of all possible worlds.
To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.
To give grounds for expectation, especially of something good.
A transaction between two persons whereby the first person undertakes in the future to render some service or gift to the second person or devotes something valuable now and here to his use.
A placeholder object representing the eventual result of an asynchronous operation.
Reason to expect improvement or success; potential.
an oath or affirmation; a vow