Pessimistic
What is Pessimistic?
Expecting the worst. You've lost faith that things can improve or that effort matters.
When you might feel pessimistic
Pessimistic is a specific form of negative, which itself is a type of cynicism. You might experience this feeling in situations where cynicism is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define pessimistic.
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