pessimistic (B1)
カタカナ: ペシミスティック
IPA: /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/
Definition
Expecting that things will go wrong or that the worst will happen. A pessimistic person tends to focus on risks and negative outcomes. 'He was pessimistic about the team's chances of winning.' In everyday English, calling someone pessimistic is slightly critical — it implies they may be too negative. A softer option is 'cautious' or 'realistic'.
意味: 物事がうまくいかない、または最悪の事態が起こると予想する様子。悲観的な人はリスクや悪い結果に目を向けがちです。'He was pessimistic about the team's chances of winning.'(チームの勝ち目について彼は悲観的だった)。日常英語では'pessimistic'と言うと少し批判的なニュアンスがあります。柔らかい表現として'cautious'(慎重)や'realistic'(現実的)が使えます。
Examples / 例文
彼は経済の見通しについて悲観的だ。 — He is pessimistic about the economic outlook.
そんなに悲観的にならないで。うまくいくよ。 — Don't be so pessimistic. It will work out.
悲観的な見方が彼の判断に影響している。 — A pessimistic view is affecting his judgment.
Pessimistic の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Pessimistic:
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