pessimistic

/ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌpe-sə-ˈmi-stik also ˌpe-zə-/ (ame, mw)

pessimistic — 形容詞

  • pessimisticpositive
  • more pessimisticcomparative
  • most pessimisticsuperlative

1. always expecting that bad things will happen or focusing on what is wrong in a s

1.形容詞B1
釋義

悲觀的

認為事情會往壞方向發展的

always expecting that bad things will happen or focusing on what is wrong in a situation, rather than seeing what could go well.

例句

Despite the sunny forecast, Mei remained pessimistic about the picnic plans.

儘管天氣預報說會出太陽，Mei 對於野餐計畫依然感到悲觀。

The team's pessimistic outlook made it hard to find volunteers for the project.

團隊的悲觀態度使得專案難以招募到志願者。

collocation: pessimistic outlook

同義詞
  • gloomy

    stronger emotional tone; suggests sadness or despair rather than a rational expectation

  • cynical

    implies distrust of other people's motives, not just a negative outlook on events

  • negative

    broader and less specific; can describe a person, attitude, or result in any context

  • defeatist

    more extreme; suggests giving up or refusing to try because success seems impossible

反義詞
  • optimistic

    the direct opposite: expecting good things to happen

  • hopeful

    more emotional; focuses on desire for a good outcome rather than expectation

  • positive

    broader; suggests a generally constructive or confident attitude

用法筆記

Commonly followed by the preposition about (pessimistic about the outcome). Can also be followed by a that-clause (pessimistic that things will improve). The opposite meaning is conveyed by optimistic.

常見錯誤

❌I am pessimistic to pass the test.
✅I am pessimistic about passing the test.
💡The adjective pessimistic is followed by about, not to.
❌She gave a pessimistic speech on the election.
✅She gave a pessimistic speech about the election.
💡Use about to name the topic of the pessimistic feeling.