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