/ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/
pes·sim·is·tic
BrE /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/
NAmE /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/
~ (about sth)
expecting bad things to happen or sth not to be successful; showing this
They appeared surprisingly pessimistic about their chances of winning.
a pessimistic view of life
I think you’re being far too pessimistic.
OPP optimistic
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pes·sim·is·tic·al·ly
BrE /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪkli/
NAmE /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪkli/