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Pessimist

Pessimist Meaning & Definition
Pessimist Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Pessimist?

[n] a person who expects the worst

Synonyms | Synonyms for Pessimist:

Related Terms | Find terms related to Pessimist: calamity howler | Cassandra | crepehanger | cynic | damp | damper | defeatist | Eeyore | fussbudget | killjoy | malist | misanthrope | negativist | nihilist | prophet of doom | retreatist | seek-sorrow | spoilsport | wet blanket | worrywart

See Also | defeatist | doubter | negativist | sceptic | skeptic

Pessimist In Webster's Dictionary

\Pes"si*mist\, n. [L. pessimus worst: cf. F. pessimiste.] 1. (Metaph.) One who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; -- opposed to {optimist}. 2. One who looks on the dark side of things.
\Pes"si*mist\, Pessimistic \Pes`si*mis"tic\, a. (Metaph.) Of or pertaining to pessimism; characterized by pessimism; gloomy; foreboding. ``Giving utterance to pessimistic doubt.'' --Encyc. Brit.

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