pessimistic
/ˌpɛsɪˈmɪstɪk/
pes · si · mis · tic
ˌpɛs · ɪ · ˈmɪs · tɪk
English Definition
adj. tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
Significado en Español
pesimista
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pessim(pessimistic) + istic(adjective suffix)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “pessimistic”.
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A
optimistic
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B
cheerful
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C
despondent
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D
pleasant
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C — despondent.
“pessimistic” means adj. tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
Common questions about “pessimistic”
What does “pessimistic” mean?
pessimistic — adj. tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. In Chinese: 悲观的.
How do you pronounce “pessimistic”?
pessimistic is pronounced /ˌpɛsɪˈmɪstɪk/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pes · si · mis · tic.
Is “pessimistic” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. pessimistic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “pessimistic”?
pessim(pessimistic) + istic(adjective suffix)
