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pessimist |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Pessimist \Pes"si*mist\, n. [L. pessimus worst: cf F. pessimiste.] 1. (Metaph.) One who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; -- opposed to {optimist}. 2. One who looks on the dark side of things From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Pessimist \Pes"si*mist\, Pessimistic \Pes`si*mis"tic\, a. (Metaph.) Of or pertaining to pessimism; characterized by pessimism; gloomy; foreboding. ``Giving utterance to pessimistic doubt.'' --Encyc. Brit. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: pessimist n : a person who expects the worst [ant: {optimist}]
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