Meaning of PESSIMIST
| Pronunciation: | | 'pesumist
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| | Definition: | | [n] a person who expects the worst |
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| | Antonyms: | | optimist | | |
| | See Also: | | defeatist, doubter, negativist, sceptic, skeptic | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\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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| | Related Terms: | | 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 |
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