Pessimist \Pes"si*mist\, n. [L. pessimus worst: cf. F.
pessimiste.]
1. (Metaph.) One who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; --
opposed to optimist.
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2. One who looks on the dark side of things.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
pessimist
n : a person who expects the worst [ant: optimist]
WordNet (r) 2.0
20 Moby Thesaurus words for "pessimist":
Cassandra, Eeyore, calamity howler, crepehanger, cynic, damp,
damper, defeatist, fussbudget, killjoy, malist, misanthrope,
negativist, nihilist, prophet of doom, retreatist, seek-sorrow,
spoilsport, wet blanket, worrywart
Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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