Pessimistic Definition & Meaning

pessimistic
adjective
  1. expecting the worst possible outcome

"Pessimistic" in song lyrics

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  • "I, stay optimistic though my peers are pessimistic"
    Capital-X — Fight the Apathy
  • "both opertunisticand pessimistic"
    AOL — AOL

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