Spanish Conversation · Level 140
44 words
Spanish word
pesimista
Pronunciation
IPA/pesiˈmista/
Meaning
- adjectivepessimistic
Example
No seas pesimista.
Don't be pessimistic.
More examples
Su visión pesimista del futuro preocupa a sus amigos.
His pessimistic view of the future worries his friends.
Core concept
A tendency to expect bad outcomes.
Common phrases
ser pesimista
be pessimistic
actitud pesimista
pessimistic attitude
visión pesimista
pessimistic view
Similar words
fatalista: Seeing events as predetermined and accepting bad outcomes with resignation.
preocupado: Feeling worried and unable to relax about upcoming matters.
negativo: Focusing first on the negative or unpleasant aspects of situations.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene tendencia a interpretar las noticias, hechos o situaciones de modo negativo y a prever dificultades; también sirve para calificar a la persona que mantiene esa actitud.
Word origin
From Latin pessimus 'worst' plus the Spanish suffix -ista, forming a word for a tendency or attitude that assumes bad results.
Usage tips
- Used both as an adjective and as a label for a person, and calling someone pesimista often sounds blunt so speakers commonly soften it with an empathetic phrase.