pessimistic — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

pessimistic (/ˌpes.ɪˈmɪs.tɪk/)

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🔊 /ˌpes.ɪˈmɪs.tɪk/

Meaning

Meaning: gloomy, negative

Expecting the worst things to happen.

Examples

🗣 He was pessimistic about the weather and was sure the trip would be ruined.

Etymology

From French ‘pessimisme’, from Latin ‘pessimum’ (the worst).

How & Where It’s Used

Describes a gloomy outlook on the future.

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