pessimistic
The word “pessimistic” has 4 syllables: pes-si-mis-tic
It's pronounced as /ˌpɛsɪˈmɪstɪk/
What is synonym and antonym for pessimistic?
In the thesaurus, “pessimistic” has 3 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for pessimistic along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for pessimistic
- cynical
- hopeless
- negative
Antonyms for pessimistic
- bright
- cheerful
- fair
- hopeful
- likely
- optimistic
- positive
- positivistic
- promising
- rosy
- trustful
- trusting
- upbeat
Meanings of pessimistic
- adjective
- Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.
- Pertaining to the worst-case scenario.
- Taking out exclusive locks on data to prevent conflicts with other processes that might modify it.
Example Sentences
- She had a pessimistic outlook on the project, believing it wouldn't succeed.
- His pessimistic attitude made it difficult for him to see any positive outcomes.
- Despite the challenges, they refused to adopt a pessimistic view of the situation.
- The team’s pessimistic predictions about the weather were proven wrong when the sun came out.
- Her pessimistic perspective on life often led to unnecessary worries about the future.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pessimistic, such as: bright, cheerful, cynical, fair, hopeful, hopeless, likely.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
abrogating
- abolishing
- adverse
- canceling
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- gloomy
- pessimistic
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- unfavorable
- weak
accepting
- acceptance
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- affirmation
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