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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"

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

    Pessimistic means thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation. See how to use this word in sentences and contrast it with optimistic.

    • English (US)

      PESSIMISTIC meaning: 1. thinking that bad things are more...

    • Simplified

      PESSIMISTIC translate: 悲观的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Traditional

      PESSIMISTIC translate: 悲觀的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Portuguese Translation

      PESSIMISTIC translate: pessimista, pessimista. Learn more in...

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › pessimisticPESSIMISTIC Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Pessimistic means gloomy, joyless, or unhopeful, and expecting only bad outcomes. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word in sentences from various sources.

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pessimisticPessimistic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pessimisticPessimistic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    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.

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

    Pessimistic means thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation. See how to use this word in sentences and synonyms, antonyms, and related words.

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

    Pessimistic means expecting or hoping for bad things to happen. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, examples and usage of pessimistic in British and American English.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › pessimisticpessimistic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Learn the meaning of pessimistic, an adjective that describes someone who expects bad things to happen or something not to be successful. See how to use it in sentences and contrast it with optimistic.