pessimist

noun
UK: /ˈpesɪmɪst/
US: /ˈpesɪmɪst/

  1. A person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen.

    1. He's a pessimist who always expects the worst.
    2. The pessimist in her felt sure something would go wrong, despite the good news.

  2. Someone who focuses on the negative side of situations rather than the positive.

    1. Don't be such a pessimist, things will get better.
    2. A true pessimist sees a difficulty in every opportunity, not the other way around.

Synonyms

cynic doomsayer
pessimist adjective

  1. Characterized by a belief that things will go wrong; tending to see the negative side of things.

    1. His pessimist view made him unpopular.
    2. She had a pessimist outlook on the future, seeing only challenges and setbacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pessimist" in English means: A person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen., Someone who focuses on the negative side of situations rather than the positive..

The phonetic transcription of "pessimist" is /ˈpesɪmɪst/ in British English and /ˈpesɪmɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pessimist": cynic, doomsayer.

Example usage of "pessimist": "He's a pessimist who always expects the worst.". More examples on the page.