pessimistic
adjective uk/ˌpes.ɪˈmɪs.tɪk/ us/ˌpes.əˈmɪs.tɪk/
B2 悲观的
thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation
The tone of the meeting was very pessimistic. 会议的气氛非常悲观。
The doctors are pessimistic (= not hopeful) about his chances of recovery. 医生们对他康复的可能性表示悲观。
Synonym: gloomy (WITHOUT HOPE)
Opposite: optimistic