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pessimista — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gloomy adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
  • pessimist noun Someone who habitually expects the worst or focuses on the negative side of things.
  • pessimistic adjective Expecting the worst; having a negative outlook.

Senses

pessimista is used for these senses in English:

  • gloomy Suffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
  • pessimist Someone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things.
  • pessimistic Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.

gloomy — full definition

  1. adj Dark and dim, especially in a way that feels depressing.
  2. adj Sad, pessimistic, or without hope.

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