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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 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 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.
Pessimistic means gloomy, distrustful, or hopeless. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, examples, and history of this adjective from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Pessimistic means expecting bad things to happen or something not to be successful. See how to use this adjective in sentences, synonyms, pronunciation and grammar notes.
Pessimistic Definition. pesəmistik. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Of or characterized by pessimism; expecting the worst. Webster's New World. Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness. A pessimistic view of the future. Wiktionary. (Should we delete (+) This redundant sense?)
