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- Dictionarypessimistic/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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PESSIMISTIC definition: 1. thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation…. Learn more.
pessimistic: [adjective] of, relating to, or characterized by pessimism : gloomy.
pessimistic: 1 adj expecting the worst possible outcome Synonyms: hopeless without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success bearish expecting prices to fall demoralised , demoralized , discouraged , disheartened made less hopeful or enthusiastic negative characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition ...
PESSIMISTIC meaning: 1. thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation…. Learn more.
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.
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
Someone who is pessimistic thinks that bad things are going to happen.pessimistically.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
PESSIMIST definition: 1. a person who thinks that bad things are more likely to happen or who emphasizes the bad part of…. Learn more.
pessimism: [noun] an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome.
Pessimism definition: the tendency to see, anticipate, or emphasize only bad or undesirable outcomes, results, conditions, problems, etc.. See examples of PESSIMISM used in a sentence.
