Heteropessimist

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who espouses or exemplifies heteropessimism. neologism

    "Heteropessimists are keen to distance themselves from the “awfulness” of heterosexuality and frame their own continued attachments as a kind of “prison” (Seresin)."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Related to, characteristic of, or exhibiting heteropessimism. neologism

    "Rather, we are identifying a particular heteropessimist sensibility that critiques the gendered constraints of the institution of heterosexuality while simultaneously embracing them—albeit with flat and cynical detachment."

Synonyms

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heterofatalist

Example

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"Heteropessimists are keen to distance themselves from the “awfulness” of heterosexuality and frame their own continued attachments as a kind of “prison” (Seresin)."

Etymology

From hetero- + pessimist.

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