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Meaning of pessimist
A person who tends to expect the worst in all situations
Etymology of pessimist
The word "pessimist" originated from the Latin word "pessimus," meaning "worst," and the suffix "-ist," which forms a noun indicating a person who practices or advocates a particular doctrine or ideology
The term "pessimist" was first used in the 18th century to describe a person who holds a negative view of the world and expects the worst in all situations
Synonyms
cynic
skeptic
doubter
negative thinker
defeatist
fatalist
nihilist
gloomist
alarmist
doomsayer
worrier
complainer
critic
faultfinder
pessimistic person
downbeat person
gloomy person
despondent person
hopeless person
despairing person
melancholic person
sourpuss
killjoy
party pooper
spoilsport
grump
curmudgeon
miser
malcontent
dissenter
objector
protester
detractor
belittler
minimizer
disparager
Definitions
- A person who has a tendency to expect the worst in all situations
- * A person who believes that the worst will happen
- * A person with a negative outlook on life
Usage Examples
- He's such a pessimist, always expecting the worst to happen
- * The pessimist in the group predicted that the project would fail
- * She's a pessimist when it comes to relationships, always thinking that they will end in heartbreak
Antonyms
optimist
idealist
dreamer
romantic
enthusiast
supporter
advocate
champion
backer
encourager
motivator
inspirer
activist
fanatic
zealot
evangelist
promoter
publicist
admirer
fan
devotee
aficionado
enthusiast
positive thinker
hopeful person
cheerful person
happy person
joyful person