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    pes·si·mist
    [ˈpesəməst]
    noun
    pessimist (noun) · pessimists (plural noun)
    1. a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen:
      "the pessimists point to ways in which life has deteriorated"
    2. philosophy
      a person who believes that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over good:
      "he finds solace in the writings of pessimist philosophers"
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    noun
    1. a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen:
      defeatist
      fatalist
      alarmist
      cynic
      doomsayer
      doomster
      doom-monger
      Cassandra
      skeptic
      doubter
      doubting Thomas
      misery
      killjoy
      worrier
      Job's comforter
      wet blanket
      prophet of doom
      gloom-monger
      doomwatcher
      doom and gloom merchant
      gloomy Gus
      Opposite:
      optimist
     
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    What does pessimist mean?
    Get a quick, free translation! PESSIMIST definition: 1. a person who thinks that bad things are more likely to happen or who emphasizes the bad part of…. Learn more.

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    What does pessimism mean in a sentence?
    Blossom Word Game Pick the best words! Odd Jobs Quiz Work smarter, not harder, to figure out these occ... The meaning of PESSIMISM is an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome. How to use pessimism in a sentence.

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    What is the opposite of a pessimist?
    The opposite of pessimist is optimist––someone who always sees thing in a positive light. Most people insist they are optimists, and when accused of pessimism suggest they're only focusing on reality. In fact, though, people who see reality as it is are called "realists."

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    What is a natural pessimist?
    A pessimist is someone who thinks that bad things are going to happen. I'm a natural pessimist; I usually expect the worst. It looks as if the pessimists are being proved right. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers It seems that your browser is blocking this video content.

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    What is the difference between optimism and pessimism?
    Pessimism means thinking the worst. It's the opposite of optimism, which means assuming the best. Most people feel that too much pessimism is paralyzing — who will ever try anything if they are always sure they will fail? Pessimism comes in two flavors. With one, you feel that something bad will happen.

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    What is creative pessimism?
    Creative pessimism suggests that the falls intended will not necessarily be obtained. Similarly, the effect of the economic variables is differentiated so that optimism or pessimism on them does not always provoke the same policy preference. His prewar essays exemplify the widespread sense of cultural pessimism of those years.

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    A pessimist is someone who thinks that bad things are going to happen. I'm a natural pessimist; I usually expect the worst. Synonyms: defeatist , cynic , melancholic , worrier More Synonyms of pessimist

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