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pessimist

/pɛˈsɪmɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does pessimist mean?

noun

A person who tends to be negative and expect the worst; a person who has an unfavorable or pessimistic outlook on life.

Example

"He's such a pessimist, always expecting the worst-case scenario."

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