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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPessimist
/ˈpɛs.ɪ.mɪst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen.
"Despite the team's efforts, the pessimist in the group predicted they would lose the match." - 2
A person who holds a pessimistic outlook on life or a particular situation.
"Her pessimistic view on the economy made her reluctant to invest."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'pessimist' originates from the Latin word 'pessimus', meaning 'worst'. It was first used in the early 19th century to describe individuals who tend to see the negative side of situations, reflecting a philosophical outlook that emphasizes the negative aspects of life.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pessimist" is said worldwide
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pessimiste
Transliteration: pessimist
"Il est un pessimiste qui voit toujours le verre à moitié vide."
Pessimist
Transliteration: Pessimist
"Er ist ein Pessimist und glaubt nicht an positive Veränderungen."
pessimista
Transliteration: pessimista
"È un pessimista che non vede mai il lato positivo delle cose."
pesimista
Transliteration: pesimista
"Siempre ha sido un pesimista, esperando lo peor de cada situación."
pessimista
Transliteration: pessimista
"Ele é um pessimista que nunca acredita em boas notícias."
निराशावादी
Transliteration: niraashavaadi
"वह एक निराशावादी है जो हमेशा बुरा सोचता है।"
悲观主义者
Transliteration: bēiguān zhǔyì zhě
"他是一个悲观主义者，总是看到事情的负面。"
비관론자
Transliteration: bigwanronja
"그는 항상 최악의 상황을 예상하는 비관론자입니다."
悲観主義者
Transliteration: hikanshugi-sha
"彼は常に最悪の事態を予想する悲観主義者です。"
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