Synonyms for pessimistic
pes·simistic

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1. pessimisticadjective

   Antonyms:
   optimistic

2. pessimisticadjective

   Antonyms:
   optimistic

3. pessimisticadjective

   Antonyms:
   optimistic

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1. pessimisticadjective

   expecting the worst possible outcome

   Antonyms:
   rosy, sanguine, bullish, upbeat, starry-eyed, rose-colored, optimistic, pollyannaish, cheerful

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1. pessimisticadjective

   Synonyms:
   gloomy, foreboding, hopeless

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1. List of paraphrases for "pessimistic":

   gloomy, downbeat, sombre

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1. Mark Zandi:

   In most times, sentiment reflects the economy. It doesn't create it -- except at turning points, if people get pessimistic, we'll go into a recession. If people maintain optimism, then the economy will probably have a soft landing -- but it makes for a very unstable situation.

2. Ibn-e-Safi:

   Man after the second half of the twentieth century is frustrated. You know that the foundation of all subversiveness is laid on frustration and this frustration keeps finding ways to subversive activities. And you also know that an uncert...ain present has made man pessimistic about future... therefore he runs after anything that glitters, be it fire

3. Andreas Clenow:

   I am quite pessimistic about the equity markets for the next two to three months. I do not see a 2008-style scenario, but I do see a bear market coming.

4. John Johnston:

   I'm somewhat kind of pessimistic on China. I certainly don't see a crash imminent, but the economy is slower than I would've thought.

5. Carl R. Rogers:

   When I look at the world I'm pessimistic, but when I look at people I am optimistic.