Pessimistic
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Of or pertaining to pessimism; characterized by
pessimism; gloomy; foreboding. -
Pronounced (peZZimistic). Notice the starting is pronounced like the candy [dispensers] called Pez. Most people pronounce this word wrong.
It is the opposite of [optimistic]. [Pessimistic] is defined as expecting the worst in this worst of all possible worlds.
Another way to spell [pessimistic] is pezzimistic.
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Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
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thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation:
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