Pessimistic meaning

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The definition of pessimistic is constantly expecting the worst.

An example of pessimistic is a person who always believes that something is going to fail.

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Of or characterized by pessimism; expecting the worst.
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(Should we delete(+) This redundant sense?) Always expecting the worst.
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Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness.

A pessimistic view of the future.

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Pessimistic Sentence Examples

  • At the time in history when our future has never looked brighter, it is baffling that some people are more pessimistic than ever.

  • This pessimistic attitude is far removed from the positive hedonism of Aristippus.

  • Schopenhauer emphasizes the pessimistic side of Hegel's thought.

  • A pessimistic spirit is apparent, as in the writings of Wenceslaus Berent.

  • Americans think that this statement is altogether too pessimistic.

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