pessimistic
/ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #5109 in the learning path
悲观的
Definitions
adj. Expecting bad results or focusing on possible problems.
悲观的
Example
He felt pessimistic about the picnic when clouds gathered.
乌云聚拢时，他觉得野餐恐怕办不成了。
Young people may become pessimistic about their career prospects when stable employment opportunities remain limited.
当稳定的就业机会持续不足时，年轻人可能对职业前景感到悲观。
Collocations
- pessimistic about the future
- a pessimistic outlook
- a pessimistic forecast
Word family
- pessimism (n.)
- pessimist (n.)
- pessimistically (adv.)
Synonyms
- negative
- downbeat
Antonyms
- optimistic
Usage tip
常用be pessimistic about；反义词是optimistic。
FAQ
- What does pessimistic mean?
- Expecting bad results or focusing on possible problems.
- How is pessimistic pronounced?
- UK /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/, US /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
