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