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

    Pessimistic means gloomy, distrustful, or hopeless. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, examples, and history of this adjective from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › pessimisticPESSIMISTIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Pessimistic definition: pertaining to or characterized by pessimism or the tendency to expect only bad outcomes; gloomy; joyless; unhopeful. See examples of PESSIMISTIC used in a sentence.

  5. 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. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.

  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. 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, collocations and usage of pessimistic with examples from the Guardian and other sources.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPESSIMIST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A pessimist is someone who thinks that bad things are more likely to happen or who emphasizes the bad part of a situation. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of pessimist with Cambridge Dictionary.