a feeling that bad things will happen and that something will not be successful opposite optimism

a person who always expects bad things to happen. You don't have to be a pessimist to realize that we're in trouble.

a person who thinks that bad things are more likely to happen or who emphasizes the bad part of a situation.

noun. the tendency to see, anticipate, or emphasize only bad or undesirable outcomes, results, conditions, problems, etc.

6 дней назад · emphasizing or thinking of the bad part of a situation rather than the good part, or the feeling that bad things are more likely to happen than good things.

What is the noun for pessimistic? · Someone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things. · Synonyms: · Examples:.

4 дня назад · The meaning of PESSIMISTIC is of, relating to, or characterized by pessimism : gloomy. How to use pessimistic in a sentence.

Pessimistic definition: pertaining to or characterized by pessimism or the tendency to expect only bad outcomes; gloomy; joyless; unhopeful.

7 дней назад · The meaning of PESSIMISM is an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible ...

There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun pessimism, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and ...