pessimistic /ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪk/ adjective Learner's definition of PESSIMISTIC
[more pessimistic; most pessimistic]
: having or showing a lack of hope for the future : expecting bad things to happen悲觀的;悲觀主義的 -
I'm pessimistic about our chances of winning. [=I don't think we'll win]我對於我們獲勝不抱希望。
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Most doctors were pessimistic that a cure could be found.對於能否找到治愈方法,大多數醫生覺得希望渺茫。
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The film gives a very pessimistic view of human nature.這部電影對人性持悲觀態度。
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He has an extremely negative and pessimistic attitude.他的態度極度消極悲觀。
— opposite optimistic — pessimistically
/ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪkli/ adverb