pessimist Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a person who expects the worst

WordNet

Pes"si*mist noun
Etymology
L. pessimus worst: cf. F. pessimiste.
Definitions
  1. (Metaph.) One who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; -- opposed to optimist.
  2. One who looks on the dark side of things.
Pes"si*mist, Pes`si*mis"tic adjective (Also<
  • Pessimist
  • Pessimistic
)
Definitions
  1. (Metaph.) Of or pertaining to pessimism; characterized by pessimism; gloomy; foreboding. "Giving utterance to pessimistic doubt." Encyc. Brit.

Webster 1913