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pessimistic

The correct spelling is pessimistic.

How to pronounce pessimistic

adjective

IPA: /ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/

Say it like: Pes-sim-ist-ic

The correct spelling is pessimistic. Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst. For example: "a pessimistic view of the future"

Usage Examples

a pessimistic view of the future

a pessimistic estimate

pessimistic concurrency; pessimistic locking

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.
  2. 2.Pertaining to the worst-case scenario.
  3. 3.Taking out exclusive locks on data to prevent conflicts with other processes that might modify it.

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