pessimistic

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/

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Adjective

Positive pessimistic

Comparative more pessimistic

Superlative most pessimistic

1. A pessimistic person is always expecting the worst to happen.
   • Antonym: optimistic

Related words

• pessimal
• pessimism
• pessimist