23 pessimistic synonyms include gloomy, negative, defeatist, downbeat, gloom-ridden, cynical, bleak, fatalistic, dark, and black. Pessimistic is an adjective, and its antonyms are optimistic, hopeful, and cheerful. Here are some additional synonyms for "pessimistic" with example sentences.
23 other ways to say pessimistic.
A pessimistic mindset can limit opportunities.
Despite setbacks, he wasn’t pessimistic.
He has a pessimistic view of the future.
pessimistic thoughts can harm your mental health.
She sounded pessimistic about the project’s success.
They remained pessimistic despite the good news.