pessimistic

[US]/ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/
[UK]/ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. having a negative outlook; characterized by a lack of hope and optimism.

Phrases & Collocations

a pessimistic outlook

feeling pessimistic

pessimistic attitude

Example Sentences

he was pessimistic about the prospects.

There is no reason to be pessimistic about the future.

take a pessimistic view of ...

he wished to realign himself with Bagehot's more pessimistic position.

As a direct and earthy factor, Tacitus" historical view on recurrence lies in his pessimistic and depressible view on Rome.

This pessimistic mass society thesis stressed the conservative and reconciliatory role of mass culture for the audience.

Defeat's worry, feels inferior, dispiritedly, is pessimistic, fears, medicinal preparation toxicant, is poisoning their soul likely, caused them to contract English dwarfism generally.

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