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The pessimist worried the picnic would be rained out.
What does Pessimist mean?
A pessimist often expects things to go badly.
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A person who often expects problems or disappointing results.
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A pessimist may focus on what could go wrong.
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Partnoun.
MeaningPessimist means A pessimist often expects things to go badly.
ExampleExample: The pessimist worried the picnic would be rained out.
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- pes · uh · mist
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- Ending
- mist
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Synonyms
Words like Pessimist
doubterSomeone who is unsure that something will go well.
negative thinkerSomeone who focuses on possible problems.
Antonyms
Opposite words
optimistA person who expects good results.
hopeful personSomeone who looks for positive possibilities.
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Pessimist word family
Base word
pessimist
noun
pessimists
More than one pessimist.
adjective
pessimistic
Expecting bad or disappointing outcomes.
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