pessimist
pessimist
expects bad outcomes
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pessimist with Russian translation
pessimist usage examples
Пессимист отказался покупать билеты, потому что думал, что что-то пойдет не так.
The pessimist refused to buy tickets because he thought something would go wrong.
Не спрашивай пессимиста о погоде; он уже ожидает дождя.
Don't ask the pessimist about the weather; he already expects rain.
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pessimist synonyms
What's the difference between pessimist / cynic / skeptic / naysayer / doomsayer / alarmist
A person who distrusts others' motives and may be sarcastic or dismissive; not just expecting bad outcomes but doubting sincerity.
A cynic, she assumed the charity had hidden motives rather than trusting its mission.
A person who doubts claims or requires evidence before believing; emphasis on doubt rather than negative expectation.
I'm skeptical of that study's results until I see more data.
Someone who habitually expresses negative or opposing views, often rejecting proposals.
The project's critics were labeled naysayers because they opposed every suggestion.
Someone who predicts disaster or catastrophic outcomes, often dramatically and repeatedly.
Doomsayers warned that the new policy would collapse the economy.
A person who exaggerates dangers and seeks to raise alarm, often overstating the threat.
Don't be an alarmist; the statistics don't show an imminent crisis.
Someone habitually gloomy or melancholic; emphasizes mood rather than explicit expectation of bad outcomes.
He's a gloomy person who rarely smiles, even when things go well.
An informal term for someone who worries excessively, often about small or unlikely problems.
Don't be a worrywart — I'm sure the meeting will go fine.
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How to pronounce pessimist and what this word means
pessimist means pessimist. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce pessimist
/ˈpɛsɪmɪst/
pessimist translation
pessimist
pessimist examples
The pessimist refused to buy tickets because he thought something would go wrong.
pessimist transcription
/ˈpɛsɪmɪst/, /ˈpɛsəmɪst/
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pessimist meaning: what does it mean?
expects bad outcomes
pessimist pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
pessimist is pronounced as /ˈpɛsɪmɪst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
pessimist definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The pessimist refused to buy tickets because he thought something would go wrong. Translation: Пессимист отказался покупать билеты, потому что думал, что что-то пойдет не так.
Is pessimist part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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