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Pessimistic

ˌpɛsɪˈmɪstɪk

Pessimistic definitions

adjective

Inflections:

pessimistic

tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen

"he was pessimistic about the prospects"

Synonyms:
gloomy negative defeatist downbeat gloom-ridden cynical bleak fatalistic dark black despairing despondent depressed dejected demoralized hopeless melancholy glum lugubrious suspicious distrustful doubting alarmist