Pessimist: meaning, definitions and examples

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pessimist

 

[ หˆpesษชmษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

negative outlook on life

A person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen. Pessimists often anticipate undesirable outcomes and dwell on negative aspects of life.

Synonyms

cynic, defeatist, downbeat

Examples of usage

  • Despite the sunny weather forecast, the pessimist brought an umbrella just in case.
  • The pessimist in the group was convinced that the project would fail before it even started.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophical term

In philosophy, a pessimist is someone who believes that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over good. Philosophical pessimism often questions the value of existence and the possibility of progress.

Synonyms

despondent, fatalist, nihilist

Examples of usage

  • The philosopher's pessimist view of human nature led to profound discussions about the nature of suffering.
  • Despite the challenges, the philosophical pessimist still found moments of beauty in the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "pessimist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pessimista

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pessimist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pesimis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตัะธะผั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pesymista

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pessimiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pesimista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pesimist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๊ด€๋ก ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุดุงุฆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pesimista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pesimista

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pesimist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svartsรฝnismaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตััะธะผะธัั‚

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pessimist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pesimista

Etymology

The word 'pessimist' originated in the mid-18th century from the French word 'pessimiste', which was derived from the Latin word 'pessimus' meaning 'worst'. The concept of pessimism has been explored in various philosophical and literary works, questioning the nature of optimism and pessimism in human thought.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,304, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.