Pessimistic Synonyms and Antonyms
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Synonyms for Pessimistic
Characterized by a hatred or mistrustful scorn for humankind.
(Elec.) Of, generating, or charged with negative electricity
Expressing jaded or scornful skepticism or negativity:
Not cheerful; gloomy; dreary
Marked by hopelessness; very pessimistic:
In low spirits; discouraged; dejected
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The definition of despondent is having the feeling of losing courage or hope.
Having no hope; despairing:
(Informal) Gloomy, discouraging, depressing, grim, etc.
negativistic
Affected with great sadness or depression.
Showing a brooding ill humor or silent resentment; morose or sulky.
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Causing or giving rise to distrust.
Inclined to a discouraging view
(Mathematics, of a Turing machine) having at most one instruction associated with any given internal state
Of or relating to rationalism.
The definition of realistic is someone who has a good grip on the reality of a situation and understands what can and cannot be done, something that is a practical, achievable idea, or something that resembles the actual truth about life.
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The definition of dark is someone or something not light in color, without light or sunshine, gloomy or evil.
Unhappy, and blaming oneself rather than others; despondent
Characterized by or resulting from despair; hopeless:
Ominous.
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Not easily persuaded or convinced; doubting; questioning
(Philosophy) Of or relating to the philosophy of mechanism, especially tending to explain phenomena only by reference to physical or biological causes.
Antonyms for Pessimistic
That trusts; trustful
Inspiring or giving hope
Anticipating the best; optimistic; not despondent; confident; full of hope.
Expecting the best in all possible ways.
The definition of confident is to be certain about something or feeling sure of yourself and your abilities.
Words Related to Pessimistic
Ld. Berners
Marked by little hopefulness
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Experiencing the effect of favourable fortune; having the feeling arising from the consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, as peace, tranquillity, comfort; contented; joyous.
Synonym Study
- Misanthropic suggests a deep-seated hatred or distrust of people in general a misanthropic hermit
- Cynical implies a contemptuous disbelief in human goodness and sincerity cynical about recovering a lost watch
- Pessimistic implies an attitude, often habitual, of seeing the dark side of things or expecting the worst to happen pessimistic about the prospects for peace
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