Antonyms for pessimistic
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : pes-uh-mis-tik |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌpɛs əˈmɪs tɪk |
Definition of pessimistic
Origin :- 1866, from pessimist + -ic.
- adj expecting bad outcome
- There was none to speak of left now except in Africa; and they were pessimistic about Africa.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- He had the most pessimistic forebodings of what the future might have in store for him.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- "I knew he was a quitter;" the woman's companion was pessimistic.
- Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
- My thoughts at that period of suffering were pessimistic in the extreme.
- Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
- "We hate each other," retorted the pessimistic Number Twelve.
- Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs
- Mr. Belknap-Jackson, however, to whom I mentioned the circumstance, was pessimistic.
- Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
- I have heard Miss Carmichael's book denounced as "pessimistic."
- Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael
- Miss Parker shook her head; she seemed to be in a pessimistic mood.
- Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- Instead of being glum and pessimistic and foreboding, he was chipper and enthusiastic.
- Extract from : « Masters of Space » by Edward Elmer Smith
- "Don't be pessimistic, Mother," said Alden, with a little break in his voice.
- Extract from : « Master of the Vineyard » by Myrtle Reed
Synonyms for pessimistic
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