pessiˈmista
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pessimistic
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Word origin
From Latin pessimus ('worst') plus the -ista suffix.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- pessimus
- English cognates
- pessimism
Grammar
Examples
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You're too pessimistic about the future.
, sincero.
My grandad is a pessimistic man, but honest.
previsioni avverate.
The pessimistic forecasts didn't come true.
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