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   pessimistic

   /ˌpɛsɪˈmɪstɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen: "he was pessimistic about the prospects"

   Derivatives

   • 1. pessimistically adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPESSIMISTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation: The tone of the meeting was very pessimistic. pessimistic about The doctors are pessimistic (= not hopeful) about his chances of recovery. Synonym. gloomy (WITHOUT HOPE) Opposite. optimistic. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Not hopeful.

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   The meaning of PESSIMISTIC is of, relating to, or characterized by pessimism : gloomy. How to use pessimistic in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Pessimistic.

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   Pessimistic describes the state of mind of someone who always expects the worst. A pessimistic attitude isn't very hopeful, shows little optimism, and can be a downer for everyone else. To be pessimistic means you believe evil outweighs the good and that bad things are more likely to happen.

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   pertaining to or characterized by pessimism or the tendency to expect only bad outcomes; gloomy; joyless; unhopeful: His pessimistic outlook kept him from applying for jobs for which he was perfectly qualified. Synonyms: hopeless, despairing.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPESSIMISTIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation: The tone of the meeting was very pessimistic. pessimistic about The doctors are pessimistic (= not hopeful) about his chances of recovery. Synonym. gloomy (WITHOUT HOPE) Opposite. optimistic. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Not hopeful.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPESSIMISTIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective. Someone who is pessimistic thinks that bad things are going to happen. Not everyone is so pessimistic about the future. [ + about] Hardy has often been criticised for an excessively pessimistic view of life. ...one of the most pessimistic forecasts of the year. Synonyms: gloomy, dark, despairing, bleak More Synonyms of pessimistic.

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   pessimistic (about something) expecting bad things to happen or something not to be successful; showing this. They appeared surprisingly pessimistic about their chances of winning. a pessimistic view of life; I think you're being far too pessimistic. opposite optimistic