Miserabilist

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪzərəbəlɪst/

Definitions of miserabilist

noun a person who is inclined to view or describe things in a negative or pessimistic way

Example Sentences

A1 She is a miserabilist who always sees the negative side of things.

A2 The miserabilist in our group always brings down the mood with their pessimism.

B1 As a miserabilist, he tends to focus on the flaws and failures rather than the successes.

B2 The novelist was often labeled as a miserabilist for his dark and depressing themes.

C1 The film director's reputation as a miserabilist grew as he continued to produce bleak and somber movies.

C2 Despite his success, he was still viewed as a miserabilist due to his cynical outlook on life.

Examples of miserabilist in a Sentence

formal The critic was often labeled as a miserabilist for his pessimistic views on contemporary art.

informal Don't be such a miserabilist, try to see the positive side of things.

slang Stop being a miserabilist and lighten up a bit.

figurative Her outlook on life was so gloomy, it was as if she had embraced being a miserabilist.

Grammatical Forms of miserabilist

• past tense: miserabilized
• plural: miserabilists
• comparative: more miserabilist
• superlative: most miserabilist
• present tense: miserabilizes
• future tense: will miserabilize
• perfect tense: has miserabilized
• continuous tense: is miserabilizing
• singular: miserabilist
• positive degree: miserabilist
• infinitive: to miserabilize
• gerund: miserabilizing
• participle: miserabilized

Origin and Evolution of miserabilist

First Known Use: 0019 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'miserabilist' is derived from the Latin word 'miserabilis' meaning pitiable or wretched.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is inclined to focus on or express feelings of misery or wretchedness, the term 'miserabilist' has evolved to also refer to a person who actively seeks out or creates situations of misery or despair.