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pessimistic

 

[ ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk ]

Adjective
Adjectives
Context #1 | Adjective

outlook on life

Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

Synonyms

cynical, defeatist, negative

Examples of usage

  • He had a pessimistic view of the company's future.
  • She was pessimistic about her chances of success.
Context #2 | Adjective

personality trait

Showing a lack of hope or confidence in the future.

Synonyms

despondent, gloomy, melancholic

Examples of usage

  • His pessimistic attitude was affecting the team morale.
  • The pessimistic students were not motivated to study.
Context #3 | Adjective

weather forecast

Expecting the weather to be bad or unpleasant.

Synonyms

bleak, gloomy, grim

Examples of usage

  • The weather report was pessimistic, predicting heavy rain all week.
  • The pessimistic forecast led to many event cancellations.

Translations

Translations of the word "pessimistic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pessimista

🇮🇳 निराशावादी

🇩🇪 pessimistisch

🇮🇩 pesimis

🇺🇦 песимістичний

🇵🇱 pesymistyczny

🇯🇵 悲観的 (ひかんてき)

🇫🇷 pessimiste

🇪🇸 pesimista

🇹🇷 kötümser

🇰🇷 비관적 (비관적인)

🇸🇦 متشائم

🇨🇿 pessimistický

🇸🇰 pesimistický

🇨🇳 悲观的 (悲觀的)

🇸🇮 pesimističen

🇮🇸 svartsýnn

🇰🇿 пессимистік

🇬🇪 პესიმისტური

🇦🇿 pessimist

🇲🇽 pesimista

Etymology

The word 'pessimistic' originated from the Latin word 'pessimus' meaning 'worst'. It first appeared in English in the mid-18th century. The concept of pessimism has been explored by various philosophers and thinkers throughout history, such as Arthur Schopenhauer and Friedrich Nietzsche, who delved into the idea of a pessimistic view of the world.

See also: pessimistically.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,461, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.