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pessimist
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Pessimist \Pes"si*mist\, n. [L. pessimus worst: cf. F.
pessimiste.]
1. (Metaph.) One who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; --
opposed to optimist.
[1913 Webster]
2. One who looks on the dark side of things.
[1913 Webster] Pessimist
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Pessimist \Pes"si*mist\, Pessimistic \Pes`si*mis"tic\, a. (Metaph.) Of or pertaining to pessimism; characterized by pessimism; gloomy; foreboding. "Giving utterance to pessimistic doubt." --Encyc. Brit. [1913 Webster]
