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pessimistic

1 of 1adjective
/ˌpɛsɪˈmɪstɪk/
Forms:more pessimistic,most pessimistic
1

having or showing a negative view of the future and always waiting for something bad to happen

B2
  • Despite their hard work, he remained pessimistic about the chances of success.
  • Her pessimistic attitude towards relationships made it difficult for her to trust others.
  • He had a pessimistic view of the economy, believing that a recession was imminent.
  • The pessimistic outlook of the team members dampened morale and productivity.
  • The pessimistic tone of his writing reflected the author's bleak perspective on life.
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