pessimistic

US /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/

UK /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/

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adjective

  • Having negative feelings about the future
  • Characterized by a lack of hope or confidence in the future.
  • Inclined to take the least favorable view.
  • Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believing that the worst will happen.