1. 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.