'Pessimist' definitions:
Definition of 'Pessimist'
From: GCIDE
- Pessimist \Pes"si*mist\, n. [L. pessimus worst: cf. F. pessimiste.]
- 1. (Metaph.) One who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; -- opposed to optimist. [1913 Webster]
- 2. One who looks on the dark side of things. [1913 Webster] Pessimist
Definition of 'Pessimist'
From: GCIDE
- Pessimist \Pes"si*mist\, Pessimistic \Pes`si*mis"tic\, a. (Metaph.) Of or pertaining to pessimism; characterized by pessimism; gloomy; foreboding. "Giving utterance to pessimistic doubt." --Encyc. Brit. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'pessimist'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- calamity howler,
- Cassandra,
- crepehanger,
- cynic,
- damp,
- damper,
- defeatist,
- Eeyore,
- fussbudget,
- killjoy,
- malist,
- misanthrope,
- negativist,
- nihilist,
- prophet of doom,
- retreatist,
- seek-sorrow,
- spoilsport,
- wet blanket,
- worrywart