Pessimist
/ˈpɛsɪmɪst/
A pessimist is a person who always thinks things will go wrong and worries about bad outcomes, instead of being hopeful and looking for the good things that can happen.
Examples
- My brother is such a pessimist; he thinks it will rain every time we plan a picnic.
- During the game, Sarah was a pessimist and kept saying we would lose, even when we were winning.
- If you are a pessimist, you might think that your team will never win the championship.
Synonyms
worrier
gloomy person
negative thinker
doubter
cautious person
Antonyms
optimist
hopeful person
positive thinker
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