pessimistically

[ˌpesəˈmɪstɪkli]

pessimistically Definition

  • 1in a way that shows a lack of hope or confidence in the future
  • 2in a negative or gloomy way

Using pessimistically: Examples

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  • Example

    She looked at the situation pessimistically and didn't think it would improve.

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    He spoke pessimistically about the company's future prospects.

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    The report painted a pessimistic picture of the economy.

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    She approached the exam pessimistically, thinking she would fail.

pessimistically Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pessimistically

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Summary: pessimistically in Brief

'Pessimistically' [ˌpesəˈmɪstɪkli] is an adverb used to describe a lack of hope or confidence in the future, often in a negative or gloomy way. It is commonly used to describe a person's attitude towards a situation, as in 'She looked at the situation pessimistically and didn't think it would improve.' 'Pessimistically' is the opposite of 'optimistically,' and can be used to describe a person's outlook on life or a specific event.