The Opposite(Antonym) of “meliorist”
The antonyms of meliorist are pessimist and defeatist. The antonyms pessimist and defeatist convey a negative outlook on life and the future. They imply a lack of hope, optimism, or confidence in positive change.
Definitions and Examples of pessimist, defeatist
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who habitually sees or anticipates the worst or is convinced that the worst will happen.
Example
He's such a pessimist that he always expects things to go wrong.
Having a tendency to expect or accept failure or loss without making an effort to succeed.
Example
Her defeatist attitude prevented her from even trying to achieve her goals.
Key Differences: pessimist vs defeatist
- 1Pessimist is a noun that describes a person who habitually sees or anticipates the worst.
- 2Defeatist is an adjective that describes a tendency to expect or accept failure or loss without making an effort to succeed.
Effective Usage of pessimist, defeatist
- 1Express Attitudes: Use meliorist to express a positive outlook on life and the future, and pessimist and defeatist to express a negative outlook.
- 2Discuss Worldviews: Incorporate these antonyms in discussions about worldviews, beliefs, and values.
- 3Analyze Characters: Use these antonyms to analyze characters in literature, movies, and TV shows.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Pessimist describes a person who habitually sees the worst, while defeatist describes a tendency to accept failure without trying. Use these words to express attitudes, discuss worldviews, and analyze characters in literature and media.
