6 definitions found for pessimist

pessimist n 1: a person who expects the worst [ant: optimist]

pessimist noun see pessimism

pessimist (pessimists) A pessimist is someone who thinks that bad things are going to happen. I'm a natural pessimist; I usually expect the worst... ≠ optimist N-COUNT

Pessimist Pes"si*mist, n. [L. pessimus worst: cf. F. pessimiste.] 1. (Metaph.) One who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; -- opposed to optimist. 2. One who looks on the dark side of things.

Pessimist Pes"si*mist, Pessimistic Pes`si*mis"tic, a. (Metaph.) Of or pertaining to pessimism; characterized by pessimism; gloomy; foreboding. ``Giving utterance to pessimistic doubt.'' --Encyc. Brit.

20 Moby Thesaurus words for "pessimist": Cassandra, Eeyore, calamity howler, crepehanger, cynic, damp, damper, defeatist, fussbudget, killjoy, malist, misanthrope, negativist, nihilist, prophet of doom, retreatist, seek-sorrow, spoilsport, wet blanket, worrywart