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Pessimist

noun
/ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Meaning

a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future

Example Sentences

Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.

Synonyms

cynic, defeatist, doubter, negative thinker

Antonyms

optimist, idealist, positive thinker, hopeful person

Collocations

confirmed pessimist, natural pessimist, born pessimist

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