About The Word Pessimist
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Pessimist
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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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