What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pessimist succeeded in lifting mind-set on New Year (9)" mean?

The definition is "Pessimist". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MOOD (synonym="mind-set") + YEAR (synonym="YEAR") + S (synonym="succeeded") = DOOMSAYER; definition: "Pessimist" The answer is DOOMSAYER.

Pessimist succeeded in lifting mind-set on New Year (9)

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