noun
Eeyore
EE-yaw
Eeyore (noun) means a person who is chronically gloomy, pessimistic, or low-energy. Example: “Stop being such an Eeyore about the trip — it'll be fun.”
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A person who is chronically gloomy, pessimistic, or low-energy.
"You can't succeed as a Pollyanna or an Eeyore in the Product Management role — the glass is neither half full nor half empty, simply something that must eventually be washed."
— Steven Haines, The Product Manager's Desk Reference (2008)
"Stop being such an Eeyore about the trip — it'll be fun."
"SVEN nods toward SNORRI THE MISERABLE - an Eeyore of a Viking if ever there were one."
— Terry Jones, Erik the Viking (1989)
How to use Eeyore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA nickname for someone who always expects the worst and drags down the mood.
Memory tip
Comes from a beloved children's book character, so it's usually said affectionately rather than as a harsh insult.
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Word forms
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Etymology
Named after Eeyore, the perpetually sad, slow-moving donkey in A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories, whose name imitates a donkey's braying "hee-haw."
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What does “Eeyore” mean?
The word “Eeyore” means a person who is chronically gloomy, pessimistic, or low-energy. In plain terms, a nickname for someone who always expects the worst and drags down the mood.
How do you pronounce “Eeyore”?
“Eeyore” is pronounced EE-yaw (/ˈiː.jɔː(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Eeyore” in a sentence?
Here is “Eeyore” used in a sentence: “Stop being such an Eeyore about the trip — it'll be fun.”
What part of speech is “Eeyore”?
“Eeyore” is a noun.
