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Pessimist \Pes"si*mist\, n. [L. pessimus worst: cf. F.
pessimiste.]
1. (Metaph.) One who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; --
opposed to {optimist}.
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2. One who looks on the dark side of things.
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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.
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