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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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The meaning of PESSIMISTIC is of, relating to, or characterized by pessimism : gloomy. How to use pessimistic in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Pessimistic.
PESSIMISTIC definition: 1. thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation…. Learn more.
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.
Synonyms for PESSIMISTIC: hopeless, cynical, negative, despairing, bleak, depressing, defeatist, desperate; Antonyms of PESSIMISTIC: optimistic, hopeful, rosy, upbeat, likely, bright, promising, fair.
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.
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.
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective pessimistic. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
n. 1. A tendency to stress the negative or unfavorable or to take the gloomiest possible view: "We have seen too much defeatism, too much pessimism, too much of a negative approach" (Margo Jones). 2. The doctrine or belief that this is the worst of all possible worlds and that all things ultimately tend toward evil. 3.
pessimistic. (pesɪmɪstɪk ) 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.
