Pessimistic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pessimistic is an adjective meaning Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.
Meaning
Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.
More Meanings
- Pertaining to the worst-case scenario.
- (computing) Taking out exclusive locks on data to prevent conflicts with other processes that might modify it.
Example Sentences
a pessimistic estimate
a pessimistic view of the future
pessimistic concurrency; pessimistic locking
However pessimistic their predictions, most scientists and scholars who warn of impending disaster are really acting from antidystopian motives.
Synonyms for pessimistic
Depending on context, synonyms include disheartened, bearish, discouraged, demoralized.
Antonyms for pessimistic
Common opposites include optimistic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include discouraged, disheartened, bearish, demoralized, grim, gloomy.
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