Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pessimista

noun

pes-uh-mis-tuh

Definition

A pessimist is a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; they typically have a negative outlook on life.

Examples

She was a pessimist about the future, believing that everything would go wrong.
His pessimista attitude affected the team’s morale during the project.

Meaning

The term refers to a viewpoint or attitude that anticipates unfavorable outcomes or negative events, often disregarding potential positive results or possibilities.