Pessimistic
/pˌɛsəˈmɪstɪk/
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Definition
(adj) Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.
Sentence Examples
The optimist looks into a mirror and becomes more optimistic, the pessimist more pessimistic.
He has a tendency to be pessimistic.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The economic forecast was ____, predicting slow growth and rising unemployment for the next year.