Pronunciation

/pɛˈsɪmɪstɪk/

Definitions

Adjective

• Pessimistic refers to a person who tends to have a gloomy or negative outlook on life, expecting the worst-case scenario to occur. It describes someone who believes that things are unlikely to turn out well.

Phrases

• “A pessimistic attitude” denotes a consistently pessimistic viewpoint.
• “Displaying pessimism” shows a tendency to focus on the negative aspects.
• “Be pessimistic about” expresses doubt or concern about a particular outcome.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: She’s known for her pessimistic view on the project’s chances of success.
• Adverb: He always approaches life with a somewhat pessimistic demeanor.
• Noun: The coach’s pessimistic assessment dampened the team’s morale.

Synonyms

• Cynical
• Gloomy
• Hopeless
• Pessimist
• Doomsday
• Realistic (with a negative connotation)
• Negative

Antonyms

• Optimistic
• Hopeful
• Confident
• Cheerful
• Sanguine
• Upbeat