Cynical, black, and bleak are all synonyms for pessimistic. Optimistic, hopeful, and cheerful are antonyms of pessimistic. And here are 24 another word for pessimistic.
The noun "pessimistic" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 2 synonyms with 4 letters, 2 synonyms with 5 letters, 1 synonym with 6 letters, 1 synonym with 7 letters, 5 synonyms with 8 letters, 2 synonyms with 9 letters, 6 synonyms with 10 letters, and 3 synonyms with 11 letters, for a total of 22 synonyms.
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| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Instinct | Reason, deliberation | Impulse, reflex |
| Possibly | Impossibly, definitely | Perhaps, maybe |
| Session | Interruption, break | Meeting, sitting |
| Compromised | Secure, protected | Weakened, damaged |
| Compromise | Disagreement, refusal | Meet each other halfway, find the middle ground |
| Destiny | Chance, coincidence | Fate, fortune |
| Majestic | Pitiful, pathetic | Exalted, august |
| Flawless | Flawed, imperfect, defective | Perfect, without blemish |
| Progression | Regression, decline | Development, progress |
| Ruthless | Merciful, compassionate, gentle | Merciless, pitiless |
| In particular | General, overall | Specifically, especially |
| Questionable | Certain, indisputable | Controversial, contentious |
| Passive | Active, assertive | Submissive, acquiescent |
| Classified | Public, open | Confidential, secret |
| Disturbance | Calm, peace | Disruption, distraction |
| Meaningless | Significant, purposeful | Unintelligible, incomprehensible |
| Preliminary to | Final, conclusive | In preparation for, before |
| Preliminary | Concluding, closing, final | Preparatory, introductory |
| Worthless | Valuable, precious, useful | Valueless, of little/no value |
| Distinction | Similarity, uniformity | Difference, contrast |
| Sinister | Benevolent, kind | Menacing, threatening |
| Prestige | Disrepute, obscurity | Status, standing |
| Systematic | Disorganized, chaotic | Structured, methodical |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Sarcastic | Sincere, genuine | Sardonic, ironic |
| Assignment | Free time, leisure | Task, piece of work |
| Hectic | Leisurely, quiet | Frantic, frenetic |
| Loneliness | Companionship, togetherness | Isolation, friendlessness |
| Distort | Clarify, accurately represent | Twist, warp |
| Distorted | Clear, accurate | Warped, twisted |
| Unrealistic | Realistic, pragmatic, lifelike | Impractical, impracticable |
| Distraction | Focus, concentration | Diversion, interruption |
| Destination | Origin, starting point | Journey's end, end of the line |
| Passion | Apathy, calm, calmness | Affection, anger |
| Similar | Dissimilar, different, dissimilar to, unlike | Alike, (much) the same |
| Romantic | Platonic, unromantic | Amorous, intimate |
| Long-lasting | Short-lived, ephemeral | Enduring, lasting |
| Article | Book, pamphlet | Object, thing |
| Stigma | Honour, credit | Shame, disgrace |
| Priceless | Worthless, cheap | Of incalculable value/worth, of inestimable value/worth |
| Institution | Dismissal, defrocking, halting, cancellation, ending | Organization, establishment |
| Pragmatic | Impractical, unrealistic, idealistic | Practical, matter-of-fact |
| Distant | Near, recent | Faraway, far off |
| Premise | Conclusion, result | Assumption, proposition |
| Reckless | Careful, cautious, prudent | Rash, careless |
| Timid | Bold, forthcoming, brazen | Easily frightened, lacking courage |
| In practice | In theory, in conceptually | In reality, in action |
| Practice | Neglect, theory | Application, exercise |
| Distance | Draw closer, friendliness | Interval, space |
| Misunderstand | Grasp, understand correctly, get the right idea | Misapprehend, misinterpret |
| Misunderstanding | Harmony, clarity, agreement | Misinterpretation, misconstruction |
| Mimic | Originate, differ | Imitate, copy |
| Skeptical | Certain, convinced, optimistic | Dubious, doubtful |
| Disturb | Calm, soothe | Disarrange, muddle |
| Substitute | Original, permanent | Replacement, deputy |