pessimistic
IPA: pɛsʌmˈɪstɪk
adjective
- Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.
- Pertaining to the worst-case scenario.
- (computing) Taking out exclusive locks on data to prevent conflicts with other processes that might modify it.
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Examples of "pessimistic" in Sentences
- Despite his optimistic outlook, John couldn't help but feel a bit pessimistic about the outcome
- Her pessimistic attitude always seemed to bring down the mood in the room
- The weather forecast was so pessimistic that she decided to cancel her outdoor plans
- His pessimistic comments about the economy left everyone feeling anxious about the future
- Being surrounded by pessimistic people can quickly drain your own positivity
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