'Pessimist' definitions:

Definition of 'pessimist'

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noun
A person who expects the worst [ant: optimist]

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]

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