pessimist Antonyms

Meaning of pessimist

Wordnet

pessimist (n)

a person who expects the worst

Webster

pessimist (n.)

One who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; -- opposed to optimist.

One who looks on the dark side of things.

Webster

pessimist (a.)

Alt. of Pessimistic

FAQs About the word pessimist

a person who expects the worstOne who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; -- opposed to optimist., One who looks on the dark side of things., Alt. of Pessimist

realist,cynic, Cassandra,defeatist, Jeremiah, pragmatist, naysayer, nihilist,fatalist

dreamer, Pollyanna,optimist, romantic, dreamer, Pollyanna, idealist, idealist, optimist, romantic

Being a pessimist, Emily always anticipated the worst possible outcome.

The pessimist in the group dampened everyone's spirits with their negative predictions.

Sarah's pessimist nature made it difficult for her to enjoy the present moment.

George was known as the office pessimist, always expecting the worst.