pessimistic
word
Definition
Expecting bad things to happen or seeing the negative side of situations instead of the positive.
Usage & Nuances
Describes a general attitude or outlook. Common collocations: 'pessimistic about the future', 'pessimistic view'. Can describe people or predictions. Opposite of 'optimistic'.
Spanish: pesimistaPortuguese (BR): pessimistaPortuguese (PT): pessimistaChinese (Simplified): 悲观的Chinese (Traditional): 悲觀的Hindi: निराशावादीArabic: متشائم
Example Sentences
She is very pessimistic about her exam results.
basic
Don't be so pessimistic—things might improve soon.
basic
His pessimistic attitude makes everyone feel sad.
basic
I'm not pessimistic; I'm just being realistic about the situation.
natural
After so many setbacks, it's easy to get pessimistic.
natural
People say I'm pessimistic, but I just prefer to be prepared for the worst.
natural