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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 adjective in sentences and synonyms, antonyms, and related words.

    • English (US)

      thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or...

    • 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 Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. 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.

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

    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. 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.

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