Meaning of pessimistic in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   pessimistic

   Definitions

   1. expecting the worst in this worst of all possible worlds

   Synonyms

   • bearish
   • demoralized
   • demoralised
   • discouraged
   • disheartened

   Antonyms

   • optimistic

See also

• hopeless
• negative