Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email
Answers.com

pessimist

 
Dictionary: Pes·si·mist

n.

[L. pessimus worst: cf. F. pessimiste.]

1. (Metaph.) One who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; -- opposed to optimist.

2. One who looks on the dark side of things.

Pes·si·mist
Pes·si·mis·tic , a.

(Metaph.) Of or pertaining to pessimism; characterized by pessimism; gloomy; foreboding. «Giving utterance to pessimistic doubt.» Encyc. Brit.


Search unanswered questions...
Enter a question here...
Search: All sources Community Q&A Reference topics
Antonyms: pessimist
Top

n

Definition: person who expects bad outcome
Antonyms: optimist


 
 
Learn More
defeatist
Wilson, Mclandburgh (Quotes By)
enthusiast

Post a question - any question - to the WikiAnswers community:

 

Copyrights:

Dictionary. Webster 1913 Dictionary edited by Patrick J. Cassidy  Read more
Answers Corporation Antonyms. © 1999-2009 by Answers Corporation. All rights reserved.  Read more

 

Mentioned in