PESSIMISTICALLY

pessimistically

(adverb) with pessimism; in a pessimistic manner; “he evaluated his chances for survival rather pessimistically”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

pessimistically (comparative more pessimistically, superlative most pessimistically)

In a pessimistic manner.

Source: Wiktionary


PESSIMISTIC

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.

PESSIMISTICAL

Pes`si*mis"tic*al, a.

Definition: Pessimistic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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