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:
- downbeat
- desperate
- despairing
- discouraging
- depressing
- defeatist
- bearish
- bleak
- grim
- unlikely
- nihilistic
- fatalistic
- somber
Antonyms:
- comforting
- good
- rose-colored
- favorable
- romantic
- auspicious
- romantic
- utopian
- rose-colored
- Pollyannaish
- heartening
- positive
- encouraging
- Pollyanna
- Panglossian
- heartening
- Pollyannish
- utopian
- comforting
- golden
- good
- auspicious
- golden
- propitious
- positive
- reassuring
- encouraging
- Pollyannish
- reassuring
- Panglossian
- propitious
- Pollyanna
- Pollyannaish
- favorable
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.
hopeless, negative, cynical, downbeat, desperate,despairing, discouraging, depressing, defeatist, bearish
bright, upbeat, fair,optimistic, hopeful, promising, fair, hopeful, rosy, promising
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.
