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pessimistic, a.|pɛsɪˈmɪstɪk|
[f. prec. + -ic.]
Pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by pessimism; disposed to take the worst view of circumstances.
1868Chronicle 4 Jan. 5 The press itself was at first sceptical, oppositional, and pessimistic with regard to Baron Beust's system. 1880Goldw. Smith in Atlantic Monthly No. 268. 202 Arthur Schopenhauer, the originator of the pessimistic philosophy as distinguished from mere pessimistic sentiment. 1889Times 13 Dec. 5/4 The feeling here..is day by day becoming more pessimistic. |