pessimist (Meaning)

Wordnet

pessimist (n)

a person who expects the worst

Webster

pessimist (n.)

One who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; -- opposed to optimist.

One who looks on the dark side of things.

Webster

pessimist (a.)

Alt. of Pessimistic

pessimist Sentence Examples

  1. Being a pessimist, Emily always anticipated the worst possible outcome.
  2. The pessimist in the group dampened everyone's spirits with their negative predictions.
  3. Sarah's pessimist nature made it difficult for her to enjoy the present moment.
  4. George was known as the office pessimist, always expecting the worst.
  5. Despite the positive news, the pessimist in me couldn't shake the feeling of doubt.
  6. The pessimist's constant negativity was wearing down the team's morale.
  7. Even in the most promising situations, the pessimist managed to find fault.
  8. Amy's pessimist personality made it challenging for her to believe in herself.
  9. The pessimist's gloomy outlook overshadowed the room's jovial atmosphere.
  10. While others saw opportunity, the pessimist only saw obstacles.

FAQs About the word pessimist

a person who expects the worstOne who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; -- opposed to optimist., One who looks on the dark side of things., Alt. of Pessimist

realist,cynic,defeatist, Cassandra, naysayer,fatalist, pragmatist, nihilist, Jeremiah

idealist, Pollyanna, dreamer, Pollyanna, idealist, optimist,optimist, romantic, dreamer, romantic

Being a pessimist, Emily always anticipated the worst possible outcome.

The pessimist in the group dampened everyone's spirits with their negative predictions.

Sarah's pessimist nature made it difficult for her to enjoy the present moment.

George was known as the office pessimist, always expecting the worst.