pessimistic
(adjective) expecting the worst possible outcome
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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.
• 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
18 June 2025
(noun) large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
