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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 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 synonyms, antonyms, and related words.
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 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, joyless, or unhopeful, and expecting only bad outcomes. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word in sentences from various sources.
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 word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in different contexts from 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 synonyms, antonyms, and related words.
Pessimistic means expecting bad things to happen or something not to be successful. Learn how to use this adjective with pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and collocations.
