Definitions

Sorry, no definitions found. You may find more data at pessimist.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word Pessimist.

Examples

  • I think that its been clearly established in this thread that Pessimist is either delusional or a liar.

    Think Progress » Lynne Cheney Unhinged: Insists Her Husband Never Connected Saddam to 9/11 2005

  • The word Pessimist was first flung in contempt at those who dared to express unpalatable truth.

    Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 Elbert Hubbard 1885

  • A Pessimist is a man who winds an eight-day clock every night.

    Supreme Personality Delmer Eugene Croft

  • Victor played-off Colney upon Dudley, for his internal satisfaction, and to lull Nataly and make her laugh; but he could not, as she hoped he was doing, take Colney into his confidence; inasmuch as the Optimist, impelled by his exuberant anticipatory trustfulness, is an author, and does things; whereas the Pessimist is your chaired critic, with the delivery of a censor, generally an undoer of things.

    One of Our Conquerors — Complete George Meredith 1868

  • Victor played-off Colney upon Dudley, for his internal satisfaction, and to lull Nataly and make her laugh; but he could not, as she hoped he was doing, take Colney into his confidence; inasmuch as the Optimist, impelled by his exuberant anticipatory trustfulness, is an author, and does things; whereas the Pessimist is your chaired critic, with the delivery of a censor, generally an undoer of things.

    One of Our Conquerors — Volume 3 George Meredith 1868

  • Victor played-off Colney upon Dudley, for his internal satisfaction, and to lull Nataly and make her laugh; but he could not, as she hoped he was doing, take Colney into his confidence; inasmuch as the Optimist, impelled by his exuberant anticipatory trustfulness, is an author, and does things; whereas the Pessimist is your chaired critic, with the delivery of a censor, generally an undoer of things.

    Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868

  • Brian 'Psychochild' Green says: "Pessimist" is a label given to visionaries by those that can't accept reality.

    A Pessimist Writes... 2004

  • Bush Launches Broadside Against 'Pessimist' Edwards by on

    07/09/2004 2004

  • Bush Launches Broadside Against 'Pessimist' Edward ...

    07/09/2004 2004

  • Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Why I Am Not a (Complete and Utter) Pessimist:

    Why I Am Not a (Complete and Utter) Pessimist 2009

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.