Pessimistic describes the state of mind of someone who always expects the worst. A pessimistic attitude isn't very hopeful, shows little optimism, and can be a downer for everyone else. To be pessimistic means you believe evil outweighs the good and that bad things are more likely to happen.

What is a pessimistic attitude?

Pessimism is defined by the American Psychological Association as "the attitude that things will go wrong and that people's wishes or aims are unlikely to be fulfilled."1 A person with a pessimistic personality tends toward a more negative—or some might say, realistic—view of life.

What is an example of pessimistic?

Pessimism is a belief that things are mostly bad. An example of pessimism is seeing a glass as half empty instead of optimism when the glass is seen as half full. ... A general belief that bad things will happen.