Pessimistic
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adjective
Definition
Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
Examples
“The pessimistic forecast predicted economic decline.”
“His pessimistic attitude brought down team morale.”
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GRE Tip
Pessimistic is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "gloomy" or "cynical" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "optimistic".
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