pessimist
noun
a person who habitually sees or anticipates the worst or is disposed to be gloomy.
pessimists
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pluralof pessimist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“The pessimists would highlight that a similar convergence occurred in the second quarter of 2000, which ultimately marked the top for the market cycle,” said the strategist.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
And the pessimists fear entry-level knowledge workers will become obsolete altogether.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
Breaking the buck isn’t a hypothetical risk dreamed up by pessimists with too much time and not enough sunlight.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 5, 2025
Trivariate Research founder Adam Parker offers a strategy for the pessimists.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2025
Scientists can’t afford to be optimists or pessimists.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
