pessimistic (Meaning)
pessimistic (a)
expecting the worst possible outcome
pessimistic (a.)
Of or pertaining to pessimism; characterized by pessimism; gloomy; foreboding.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pessimistic
Synonyms:
- grim
- downbeat
- bearish
- bleak
- desperate
- defeatist
- discouraging
- fatalistic
- nihilistic
- depressing
- despairing
- unlikely
- somber
Antonyms:
- encouraging
- heartening
- propitious
- romantic
- comforting
- positive
- rose-colored
- Pollyanna
- Panglossian
- good
- good
- Pollyannaish
- Pollyannish
- Pollyanna
- heartening
- comforting
- golden
- favorable
- utopian
- romantic
- rose-colored
- positive
- auspicious
- encouraging
- favorable
- reassuring
- golden
- propitious
- Pollyannish
- reassuring
- auspicious
- Panglossian
- utopian
- Pollyannaish
pessimistic Sentence Examples
- The pessimist clung to the belief that disaster was inevitable.
- Her pessimistic outlook colored her every interaction, projecting a gloomy atmosphere.
- The pessimistic forecast predicted relentless rainfall for the entire week.
- Despite his pessimistic nature, he couldn't resist a glimmer of hope.
- The pessimist's predictions cast a shadow over the otherwise cheerful celebration.
- Her pessimistic attitude hindered her from exploring new opportunities.
- The pessimist's constant negativity drained the enthusiasm from his colleagues.
- The pessimistic view of the economy kept investors from making wise investments.
- His pessimistic expectations made him overlook the silver lining in every situation.
- Even in the face of overwhelming evidence, the pessimist refused to acknowledge any possibility of success.
FAQs About the word pessimistic
expecting the worst possible outcomeOf or pertaining to pessimism; characterized by pessimism; gloomy; foreboding.
negative, cynical,hopeless, grim, downbeat, bearish, bleak, desperate, defeatist, discouraging
fair, likely, optimistic, upbeat, hopeful, rosy, hopeful, promising, likely, fair
The pessimist clung to the belief that disaster was inevitable.
Her pessimistic outlook colored her every interaction, projecting a gloomy atmosphere.
The pessimistic forecast predicted relentless rainfall for the entire week.
Despite his pessimistic nature, he couldn't resist a glimmer of hope.
