Pessimistic

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌpesəˈmɪstɪk/

Definitions of pessimistic

adjective showing a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen

Example Sentences

A1 She is pessimistic about the weather forecast for tomorrow.

A2 He has a pessimistic view on the current economic situation.

B1 Despite his pessimistic outlook, he continues to work hard towards his goals.

B2 The team's pessimistic attitude is affecting their performance on the field.

C1 Her pessimistic nature often leads her to expect the worst in every situation.

C2 The CEO's pessimistic predictions about the company's future have caused concern among the shareholders.

Examples of pessimistic in a Sentence

formal The economist's pessimistic forecast for the economy was met with skepticism by many.

informal I'm feeling pretty pessimistic about our chances of winning the game tomorrow.

slang Don't be so pessimistic, things will work out in the end.

figurative Her pessimistic view of the world was like a dark cloud following her everywhere.

Grammatical Forms of pessimistic

past tense

pessimized

plural

pessimists

comparative

more pessimistic

superlative

most pessimistic

present tense

pessimizes

future tense

will be pessimistic

perfect tense

has been pessimistic

continuous tense

is being pessimistic

singular

pessimist

positive degree

pessimistic

infinitive

to be pessimistic

gerund

pessimizing

participle

pessimized

Origin and Evolution of pessimistic

First Known Use: 1815 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'pessimistic' originated from the Latin word 'pessimus' meaning 'worst'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a tendency to expect the worst outcome, the word 'pessimistic' has evolved to encompass a general attitude of negativity or lack of hope.