| pessimist | 1. <psychology> One who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; opposed to optimist. 2. One who looks on the dark side of things. Origin: L. Pessimus worst: cf. F. Pessimiste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| pessimistic | <psychology> Of or pertaining to pessimism; characterised by pessimism; gloomy; foreboding. "Giving utterance to pessimistic doubt." Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |