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PESSIMISTICALLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does pessimistically mean?
• PESSIMISTICALLY (adverb)
The adverb PESSIMISTICALLY has 1 sense:
1. with pessimism; in a pessimistic manner
Familiarity information: PESSIMISTICALLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
With pessimism; in a pessimistic manner
Context example:
he evaluated his chances for survival rather pessimistically
Antonym:
optimistically (with optimism; in an optimistic manner)
Pertainym:
pessimistic (expecting the worst possible outcome)
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