pessimist (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpesɪmɪst/
Definition
A person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
Examples
He's such a pessimist; he always expects the worst outcome.
Despite the team's success, the pessimist worried about future challenges.
As a natural pessimist, she found it hard to celebrate the good news.
How to Use pessimist
- pessimist about (prepositional phrase)
- To have a negative outlook or expectation regarding a specific subject or situation. — "She is a pessimist about the chances of peace."
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