pessimistically

Definition of Pessimistically in English :

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Adverb

1. pessimistically

with pessimism; in a pessimistic manner

Example Sentences:
'he evaluated his chances for survival rather pessimistically'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Pessimistically

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noun

1.

the tendency to expect the worst and see the worst in all things

2.

the doctrine of the ultimate triumph of evil over good

3.

the doctrine that this world is corrupt and that man's sojourn in it is a preparation for some other existence

Pessimistically

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noun

1. Philosophy

a.

the doctrine or belief that the existing world is the worst possible

b.

the doctrine or belief that the evil in life outweighs the good

2.

the tendency to expect misfortune or the worst outcome in any circumstances; practice of looking on the dark side of things

Pessimistically

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n.

1. A tendency to stress the negative or unfavorable or to take the gloomiest possible view: "We have seen too much defeatism, too much pessimism, too much of a negative approach" (Margo Jones).

2. The doctrine or belief that this is the worst of all possible worlds and that all things ultimately tend toward evil.

3. The doctrine or belief that the evil in the world outweighs the good.

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