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