pessimistic
UK/.pesi'mistik/US
B2
Definitions
adj.
Tending to expect the worst outcome; lacking hope or confidence.
悲观的，悲观主义的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpessimroot
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istone who practices, believer in
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icrelating to, having the nature of
=pessimistic
Common Collocations
- 1.pessimistic outlook悲观的前景
- 2.pessimistic forecast悲观的预测
- 3.pessimistic view悲观的观点
Example Sentences
- 1.
The pessimistic analyst predicted market collapse, but prices continued to rise.
- 2.
Her pessimistic outlook on relationships prevented her from pursuing meaningful connections.
- 3.
Despite the pessimistic forecast, the team approached the challenge with optimism.