B1 — Intermediateaggettivo/nome
pessimista
pessimistic, pessimist
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
negativosfiduciatodisfattistacuporassegnato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ottimistapositivofiduciososperanzosoentusiasta
Usage note
'Pessimista' is neutral in register. 'Disfattista' is stronger (defeatist, undermining). 'Sfiduciato' implies loss of trust/hope. 'Cupo' describes a gloomy, dark personality. 'Rassegnato' means resigned, having given up.
Example
"Il suo atteggiamento pessimista finisce per scoraggiare tutti."
"His pessimistic attitude ends up discouraging everyone."
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