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