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Definition pessimistic in British English

pessimistic adjective

adjective
/ˌpesəˈmɪstɪk/
1

thinking that the worst thing will happen in every situation

Example

a pessimistic assessment of the overall situation

Example

Doctors are pessimistic about his chances of making a full recovery.

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Definition pessimistic in British English