pessimistic
gb/pˌɛsəmˈɪstɪk/ us/pˌɛsəmˈɪstɪk/
B2
Англійська
Значення
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adjective
B2
property
1
expecting a bad outcome
thinking that something will not go well
Модель уживання:
[someone] is pessimistic (about [something])
Поширена помилка:
Learners often use the wrong preposition after it (usually pessimistic about, not pessimistic of).
Синоніми
negative (More general; not always about future outcomes.)
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downbeat (Often about mood or tone; slightly informal.)
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gloomy (Stronger and more emotional; can describe atmosphere or feelings.)
Антоніми
optimistic (Expecting a good outcome.)
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hopeful (Focusing on reasons something may work out.)
Словосполучення
pessimistic about the future
|pessimistic about our chances
|pessimistic prediction
|pessimistic forecast
|pessimistic estimate
|pessimistic assessment
|pessimistic outlook
|pessimistic view
|pessimistic scenario
|pessimistic expectations
Теми
emotions
|attitudes
|daily_life
Приклади
- I’m pessimistic about the talks—both sides seem unwilling to compromise.
- Analysts are pessimistic that inflation will fall quickly.
- Don’t be so pessimistic; we still have time to fix it.
Навчальні приклади
- She is pessimistic about the exam.
- He feels pessimistic about the future.
adjective
B2
property
2
focusing on the negative
often seeing the bad side of things
Модель уживання:
a pessimistic [attitude/tone/view]
Поширена помилка:
Pessimistic does not mean 'sad' or 'depressed' (though it can sound that way in context).
Синоніми
cynical (Suggests distrust of people’s motives, not just negative expectations.)
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doom-and-gloom (Informal; emphasizes an overly negative style.)
Антоніми
positive (Emphasizing good aspects or possibilities.)
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upbeat (Cheerful in tone; often about mood.)
Словосполучення
pessimistic attitude
|pessimistic tone
|pessimistic reaction
|pessimistic comment
|pessimistic perspective
|pessimistic mindset
|pessimistic take
|pessimistic account
|pessimistic interpretation
|a pessimistic way of thinking
Теми
emotions
|communication
|personality
Приклади
- His pessimistic tone made the team feel like the project was already failing.
- She gave a pessimistic assessment of the plan’s risks and costs.
- I don’t mind criticism, but the constant pessimistic comments are exhausting.
Навчальні приклади
- He has a pessimistic attitude.
- Her pessimistic tone worried me.
adjective
formal
C1
property
3
relating to pessimism as a belief
connected to the belief that things are generally bad
Модель уживання:
a pessimistic [philosophy/theory/view of human nature]
Поширена помилка:
In this sense, pessimistic is about a general worldview, not just one situation.
Синоніми
bleak (Emphasizes harshness and lack of hope; broader than philosophical usage.)
Антоніми
idealistic (Believing in the possibility of improvement or perfection.)
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optimistic (Believing good outcomes or progress are likely.)
Словосполучення
pessimistic philosophy
|pessimistic worldview
|pessimistic theory
|pessimistic view of human nature
|a pessimistic account of history
|pessimistic conclusion
Теми
philosophy
|beliefs
|education
Приклади
- The book offers a pessimistic view of human nature and political power.
- Some critics argue that the film’s message is deeply pessimistic.
- His pessimistic philosophy rejects the idea that society naturally gets better over time.
Навчальні приклади
- The story has a pessimistic message.
Граматика
Словникова форма
pessimistic
IPA
GB/pˌɛsəmˈɪstɪk/
US/pˌɛsəmˈɪstɪk/
Склади й наголос
pess - im - ist - ic (4 склади)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ist)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: pessimistic
Споріднені слова
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
Вирази
a pessimistic outlook
1/ə pˌɛsəmˈɪstɪk ˈaʊtlˌʊk/
fixed phrase
general expectation of bad results
a general habit of expecting bad things
Приклади
- After the layoffs, many employees developed a pessimistic outlook.
- His pessimistic outlook makes it hard for him to take risks.
- The report paints a pessimistic outlook for the housing market.
a pessimistic view (of [something])
1/ə pˌɛsəmˈɪstɪk vjˈu əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
negative opinion about [something]
a negative way of thinking about something
Приклади
- She takes a pessimistic view of the company’s long-term prospects.
- That’s a pessimistic view of the situation—there are signs of progress too.
- He offered a pessimistic view of how soon peace could be achieved.
deeply pessimistic
1/dˈipli pˌɛsəmˈɪstɪk/
fixed phrase
very strongly expecting failure
very pessimistic
Приклади
- She’s deeply pessimistic about the chances of a quick solution.
- Voters are deeply pessimistic about the direction of the country.
- He became deeply pessimistic after years of failed reforms.
pessimistic about [something]
1/pˌɛsəmˈɪstɪk əbˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
expecting [something] to go badly
thinking something will not go well
Приклади
- I’m pessimistic about our chances of winning.
- They’re pessimistic about how quickly the economy will recover.
- She sounded pessimistic about the project from the start.
pessimistic forecast
1/pˌɛsəmˈɪstɪk fˈɔɹkˌæst/
fixed phrase
prediction of bad results
a prediction that bad things will happen
Приклади
- The company issued a pessimistic forecast for the next quarter.
- Several banks released pessimistic forecasts for growth this year.
- Despite the pessimistic forecast, the market rose on the news.