pessimist
Pessimist (noun) means someone who habitually expects the worst or focuses on the negative side of things. Example: “As a natural pessimist, he assumed the flight would be delayed.”
How to use pessimist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who tends to see the glass as half empty.
Word forms
pessimists plural
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As a natural _____, he assumed the flight would be delayed.
Etymology
From French pessimiste, from Latin pessimus ("worst").
Rhymes for pessimist
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What does “pessimist” mean?
The word “pessimist” means someone who habitually expects the worst or focuses on the negative side of things. In plain terms, a person who tends to see the glass as half empty.
How do you pronounce “pessimist”?
“Pessimist” is pronounced PEH-sih-mihst (/ˈpɛsɪmɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “pessimist” in a sentence?
Here is “pessimist” used in a sentence: “As a natural pessimist, he assumed the flight would be delayed.”
What part of speech is “pessimist”?
“Pessimist” is a noun.
Where does the word “pessimist” come from?
The word “pessimist” comes from Latin. From French pessimiste, from Latin pessimus ("worst").
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