Pessimist

Pronunciation: /ˈpesəˌmɪst/

Definitions of pessimist

noun a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a pessimist and always expects the worst.

A2 The pessimist in the group kept pointing out all the potential problems.

B1 As a pessimist, she finds it hard to see the positive side of things.

B2 Despite being a pessimist, he managed to stay optimistic in tough situations.

C1 The renowned philosopher was known for his pessimist views on human nature.

C2 The author's latest book delves into the mind of a pessimist and explores their worldview.

Examples of pessimist in a Sentence

formal The pessimist in the group always sees the glass as half empty.

informal Don't be such a pessimist, things will work out in the end.

slang Stop being a Debbie Downer, you're such a pessimist.

figurative The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity, while the optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.

Grammatical Forms of pessimist

• plural: pessimists
• comparative: more pessimistic
• superlative: most pessimistic
• present tense: pessimist
• future tense: will be pessimist
• perfect tense: has been pessimist
• continuous tense: is being pessimist
• singular: pessimist
• positive degree: pessimistic
• infinitive: to be pessimist
• gerund: pessimisting
• participle: pessimistic

Origin and Evolution of pessimist

First Known Use: 1820 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pessimist' originates from the Latin word 'pessimus' which means 'worst'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who always expects the worst outcome, the word 'pessimist' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of a person with a negative outlook on life or events.