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
24 November 2024
(noun) a person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is thoroughly disliked; “she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
