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pessimistic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/

Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

He has a pessimistic outlook on the future of the economy.
Despite the setbacks, she tried not to be too pessimistic.
Their pessimistic predictions about the election results turned out to be wrong.

pessimistic about (prepositional phrase): Having a negative expectation regarding a particular situation or outcome. — "He is pessimistic about the chances of finding a solution."
pessimistic outlook (collocation): A general tendency to expect bad things to happen. — "Her pessimistic outlook often made her difficult to be around."
pessimistic view (collocation): A perspective characterized by a belief in negative outcomes. — "The report presented a pessimistic view of the environmental situation."

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