Pesimist (en. Pessimist)

pe-si-mist

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person with a negative outlook on life.
He is a pessimist and always sees the bad side of situations.
Siya ay isang pesimist at palaging nakikita ang masamang bahagi ng mga sitwasyon.
A person who believes that things often will have an unfavorable outcome.
As a pessimist, he is always prepared for the worst-case scenario.
Bilang isang pesimist, lagi siyang handa sa pinakamasamang senaryo.

Etymology

Derives from the English word 'pessimist'

Common Phrases and Expressions

pessimistic outlook
a viewpoint focused on the negative aspects of life
pessimistic outlook

Related Words

pessimism
The state of having a negative outlook on life.
pesimismo
optimist
A person with a positive outlook on life.
optimist

Slang Meanings

always expecting the worst
He is really a pessimist; he's always thinking negatively about things.
Siya talaga ay pesimist; lagi na lang siyang nag-iisip ng masama tungkol sa mga bagay.
a person who lacks faith in the future
Why is that? You sound like a pessimist in everything you say!
Bakit ganun? Parang pesimist ka sa lahat ng sinasabi mo!
irritable about the situation
When we talked, he was just the pessimist; we couldn't see anything good.
Kapag nag-usap kami, siya na lang ang pesimist; wala tayong makikita na mabuti.