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pessimistically

 

[ ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk(ə)li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a negative or gloomy way

Pessimistically is an adverb that describes the attitude or outlook of someone who always expects the worst possible outcome. It is the opposite of optimism and reflects a belief that things will not turn out well.

Synonyms

cynically, gloomily, negatively

Examples of usage

  • He viewed the situation pessimistically, convinced that failure was inevitable.
  • She approached the project pessimistically, doubting that it would be successful.

Translations

Translations of the word "pessimistically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pessimisticamente

🇮🇳 निराशावादिता से

🇩🇪 pessimistisch

🇮🇩 dengan pesimistis

🇺🇦 песимістично

🇵🇱 pesymistycznie

🇯🇵 悲観的に

🇫🇷 pessimiste

🇪🇸 pesimistamente

🇹🇷 kötümser bir şekilde

🇰🇷 비관적으로

🇸🇦 بتشاؤم

🇨🇿 pesimisticky

🇸🇰 pesimisticky

🇨🇳 悲观地

🇸🇮 pesimistično

🇮🇸 svartsýn

🇰🇿 пессимистік

🇬🇪 პესიმისტურად

🇦🇿 bədbinliklə

🇲🇽 pesimistamente

Etymology

The word 'pessimistically' is derived from the adjective 'pessimistic,' which originates from the Latin word 'pessimus,' meaning 'worst.' The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverbial form. The concept of pessimism has roots in ancient philosophy, with thinkers like Schopenhauer and Nietzsche exploring the idea of a fundamentally negative view of the world.

See also: pessimistic.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,750, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.