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- DictionaryPes·si·mis·tic/ˌpesəˈmistik/
adjective
- 1. tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen: "he was pessimistic about the prospects"
Pessimistic means gloomy, distrustful, or hopeless. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, examples, and history of this adjective from the Merriam-Webster 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 contrast it with optimistic.
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 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 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.
Learn the meaning of pessimistic, an adjective that describes someone who expects bad things to happen or something not to be successful. See how to use it in sentences and contrast it with optimistic.
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.
