| Front | Pessimistic |
|---|---|
| Back | Thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation. The doctors are pessimistic (= not hopeful) about his chances of recovery. The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. |
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