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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

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