English Dictionary

cultural pessimism

名詞

不可算名詞

An attitude that sees sociocultural changes (in general or in the present situation) as predominantly tending towards a less moral, less constructive, or generally worse state of affairs; particularly, the idea that at some point civilisations and cultures reach a peak after which they must inevitably decline.

日本語の意味

文化的悲観主義：社会・文化の変化が全般的に、または現状において、道徳性や建設的な側面が低下し、状況が悪化していくと考える態度。また、ある時点で文明や文化がピークに達し、その後必然的に衰退していくという考え方。

Amid headlines about crime and decay, a rising cultural pessimism convinces many that our collective values are eroding.

犯罪や荒廃に関する見出しが相次ぐ中で、文化が衰退しているという考えが広がり、多くの人が私たちの共有する価値観が失われつつあると確信している。

意味（1）

An attitude that sees sociocultural changes (in general or in the present situation) as predominantly tending towards a less moral, less constructive, or generally worse state of affairs; particularly, the idea that at some point civilisations and cultures reach a peak after which they must inevitably decline.