pessimistic
31pessimistic — /pɛzəˈmɪstɪk/ (say pezuh mistik), /pɛsə / (say pesuh ) adjective relating to or characterised by pessimism. –pessimistically, adverb …
32pessimistic — adjective expecting the worst possible outcome (Freq. 1) • Ant: ↑optimistic • Similar to: ↑bearish, ↑demoralized, ↑demoralised, ↑discouraged, ↑disheartened …
33Pessimistic Composer — Gustav Mahler (nicknamed Gloomy Gus by some music lovers) …
34Pessimistic Painter — Hieronymus Bosch …
35Pessimistic Philosopher — Arthur Schopenhauer …
36gloomy, pessimistic — These words are nearly but not quite synonymous. A gloomy person is dejected, depressed, or sad; a pessimistic person is also gloomy but holds the opinion that everything is evil now and will continue to remain that way. A pessimistic person is… …
37optimistic, pessimistic — Strictly speaking, both words should be used to describe a general outlook rather than a specific view, particularly with regard to the inconsequential. He was optimistic that he would find the missing book would be better as was hopeful or… …
38Glum bum — pessimistic person …
39optimistic — , pessimistic Strictly speaking, both words should be used to describe a general outlook rather than a specific view, particularly with regard to the inconsequential. He was optimistic that he would find the missing book would be better with… …
40gloomy prophecy — pessimistic forecast, dismal prediction, comfortless forecast …