pessimistic Meaning & Definition

  • En [ ˌpes.ɪˈmɪs.tɪk]
  • Us [ ˌpes.əˈmɪs.tɪk]

Meaning of pessimistic In English

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Examples of pessimistic

  • I think he is too pessimistic about what the surviving sermons themselves tell us.

  • In spite of this pessimistic assessment, there seems to be a theoretical possibility by which the output of a laser can be increased substantially.

  • On the other hand, the epidemiologists were generally the most pessimistic raters in all the panels.

  • This view is vindicated by the pessimistic interpretation of social choice that has just been described.

  • However, a less pessimistic picture evolves when considering existing networks that had overcome regional differences to some extent.

  • The tension is therefore between the emergence of a progress novel for the no-longer young and the pessimistic ' decline theory of life ' (1988 : xviii).

  • Notwithstanding the negative and pessimistic arguments and experiences mentioned, an old and persistent belief in man's inclination toward justice survived.

  • A more pessimistic scenario examines possible outcomes in the absence of energy saving technological change and backstops fuels.

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Translations of pessimistic In Other Languages

  • 中文繁体

    悲觀的…

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  • 中文简体

    悲观的…

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  • Español

    pesimista, pesimista [masculine-feminine, singular]…

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  • Português

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  • 日本語

    悲観的な, 厭(えん)世的な…

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  • Türk dili

    kötümser, karamsar…

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  • Français

    pessimiste…

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  • Catalan

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