pes·si·mis·tic 
/ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪk/ adjective
/ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪk/ adjective [more pessimistic; most pessimistic] : having or showing a lack of hope for the future : expecting bad things to happen
▪ I'm pessimistic about our chances of winning. [=I don't think we'll win] ▪ Most doctors were pessimistic that a cure could be found. ▪ The film gives a very pessimistic view of human nature. ▪ He has an extremely negative and pessimistic attitude. — opposite optimistic
▪ I'm pessimistic about our chances of winning. [=I don't think we'll win] ▪ Most doctors were pessimistic that a cure could be found. ▪ The film gives a very pessimistic view of human nature. ▪ He has an extremely negative and pessimistic attitude. — opposite optimistic
— pes·si·mis·ti·cal·ly /ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪkli/ adverb
▪ He spoke pessimistically about the country's future.
/ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪkli/ adverb ▪ He spoke pessimistically about the country's future.
