PESSIMISTS

Noun

pessimists

plural of pessimist

Source: Wiktionary


PESSIMIST

Pes"si*mist, n. Etym: [L. pessimus worst: cf. F. pessimiste.]

1. (Metaph.)

Definition: One who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; -- opposed to Ant: optimist.

2. One who looks on the dark side of things.

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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