Pessimist

usgb/ˈpesɪmɪst/
noun

A person who always expects bad things to happen or thinks things will turn out for the worst.

Despite the promising economic forecast, he remained a pessimist and sold his stocks.
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Often appears as...

  • be a pessimist
  • self-confessed pessimist
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Expectation Mindset

Understand that pessimists expect negative outcomes, not just occasional bad luck.

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He's such a pessimist, he even thought he'd lose the toy crane game.
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Emotional Tone

Pessimists tend to convey a gloomy or negative emotional tone in conversations.

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When asked about the new project, she sighed like a true pessimist and predicted failure.
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Cultural Perception

In some cultures, being a pessimist is frowned upon and seen as lack of optimism.

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At the family dinner, his pessimist views on his job prospects silenced the room.
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