noun
- people who tend to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
Usage: plural of pessimist
Examples
- The pessimists predicted the project would fail from the start.
- While optimists see opportunity, pessimists focus on potential problems.
- Economic pessimists warned of an impending recession.
- The team was divided between pessimists and those who remained hopeful.
- Pessimists often prepare for the worst-case scenario.
- She surrounded herself with positive people to avoid the pessimists.
- The pessimists in the group questioned every decision made.