PESSIMISTIC

pessimistic

(adjective) expecting the worst possible outcome

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

pessimistic (comparative more pessimistic, superlative most pessimistic)

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.

Antonyms

• optimistic

Source: Wiktionary

Pes"si*mist, Pes`si*mis"tic, a. (Metaph.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to pessimism; characterized by pessimism; gloomy; foreboding. "Giving utterance to pessimistic doubt." Encyc. Brit.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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