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
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pessimistically" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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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
Antonyms for pessimistically
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.
