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单词 pessimistically
释义

pessimistic

adjective

pes·​si·​mis·​tic ˌpe-sə-ˈmi-stik How to pronounce pessimistic (audio)
 also  ˌpe-zə-
: of, relating to, or characterized by pessimism : gloomy
pessimistically
ˌpe-sə-ˈmi-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce pessimistic (audio)
 also  ˌpe-zə-
adverb

Synonyms

  • bearish
  • defeatist
  • despairing
  • downbeat
  • hopeless
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Example Sentences

Most doctors were pessimistic that a cure could be found. The film gives a very pessimistic view of human nature. He has an extremely negative and pessimistic attitude.
Recent Examples on the Web Raising prices Chris Prosperi, owner of Metro Bis in Simsbury, is not pessimistic for his future. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 4 Sep. 2022 This expectation seems overly pessimistic for a company that grew NOPAT by 16% compounded annually over the past decade and 14% compounded annually over the past two decades. David Trainer, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Lori Calvasina all predict a target between 4,500 and 4,700, while the most pessimistic prediction came from Morgan Stanley's strategist Mike Wilson at 3,900. Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 22 June 2022 The preliminary result posted earlier this month showed consumers, whose spending drives about two-thirds of the economy, in their most pessimistic mood since 2011. Larry Edelman, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2022 Chinese auto stocks have skidded lower this year, as sluggish sales and supply-chain disruptions have made investors more pessimistic about the world’s largest car market. Clarence Leong, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2022 What analysts are saying Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData, is still pessimistic. Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 That may be pessimistic, but WB management has not exactly felt like cause for optimism for many current DC projects. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 There's much more reason to be pessimistic in this moment than there is to be optimistic about the direction of the economy. Fox News Staff, Fox News, 9 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

pessimist + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pessimistic

adjective

pes·​si·​mis·​tic ˌpe-sə-ˈmi-stik How to pronounce pessimistic (audio)
1
: tending to think that bad things will happen
2
: having the belief that evil is more common than good

pessimistically

adverb

as in gloomily

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • gloomily
  • glumly
  • darkly
  • morosely
  • dourly
  • somberly
  • dismally
  • despairingly
  • drearily
  • blackly
  • forlornly
  • mirthlessly
  • sullenly
  • miserably
  • distressfully
  • joylessly
  • despondently
  • dejectedly
  • cheerlessly
  • distressingly
  • dispiritedly
  • disconsolately
  • sharply
  • bitterly
  • poignantly
  • abjectly
  • ruefully
  • unhappily
  • harshly
  • mournfully
  • acutely
  • sorrowfully
  • severely
  • regretfully
  • dolefully
  • keenly
  • lugubriously
  • resentfully
  • painfully
  • sadly
  • woefully
  • piercingly
  • plaintively
  • grievously
  • downheartedly
  • cruelly
  • dolorously
  • agonizingly
  • inconsolably
  • crestfallenly
  • wretchedly
  • hurtfully
  • ill
  • sorely
  • low-spiritedly
  • rancorously
  • hardly
  • wailfully
  • hard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • happily
  • joyously
  • joyfully
  • cheerfully
  • blissfully
  • cheerily
  • gleefully
  • gladly
  • sunnily
  • lightheartedly
  • delightedly
  • merrily
  • mirthfully
  • gaily
  • blithely
  • gayly
  • casually
  • indifferently
  • calmly
  • rejoicingly
  • dispassionately
  • unconcernedly
  • nonchalantly
  • stoically
  • easily
  • impassively
  • lightly
  • favorably
  • well
  • good-naturedly
  • blithesomely
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