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Definition of pessimistic adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

pessimistic

adjective

NAmE//ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪk//

pessimistic (about something)

expecting bad things to happen or something not to be successful; showing this They appeared surprisingly pessimistic about their chances of winning. a pessimistic view of life I think you're being far too pessimistic. opposite optimistic

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NAmE//ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪkli//

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