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pessimistically

/ˌpɛs.ɪˈmɪs.tɪ.kli/
pes · si · mis · ti · cal · ly
Adjective:pessimistic
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• adverb

1

In a manner that anticipates the worst possible outcome or focuses on the most unfavorable aspects of a situation.

Example

"The analysts pessimistically predicted that the economic downturn would last for another three years."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from 'pessimistic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin superlative 'pessimus', meaning 'worst'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pessimistically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pessimistically
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