pessimize Definition
to make something worse than it is or than it needs to be.
Using pessimize: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pessimize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The negative attitude of the team leader pessimized the morale of the group.
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The company's decision to cut employee benefits will only pessimize their satisfaction and loyalty.
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The media's sensationalist reporting pessimizes the public's perception of the issue.
pessimize Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: pessimize in Brief
The verb 'pessimize' [pes-uh-mahyz] means to make something worse than it is or than it needs to be. It is often used to describe a negative attitude or decision that has a detrimental effect on a situation, as in 'The company's decision to cut employee benefits will only pessimize their satisfaction and loyalty.' 'Pessimize' is a formal term that can be replaced with 'deteriorate' in most contexts.
