PESSIMISTIC


Meaning of PESSIMISTIC in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pesɪmɪstɪk ]

Someone who is pessimistic thinks that bad things are going to happen.

Not everyone is so pessimistic about the future...

Hardy has often been criticised for an excessively pessimistic view of life.

≠ optimistic

ADJ : oft ADJ about n

• pes‧si‧mis‧ti‧cal‧ly

‘But it’ll not happen,’ she concluded pessimistically.

ADV : ADV with v

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