pessimistic
intermediateB1/ˌpɛsɪˈmɪstɪk/ · pes-si-mis-tic
Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
Meanings
Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
ایسی سوچ جو چیزوں کے بدترین پہلو کو دیکھنے یا یہ یقین کرنے کی طرف مائل ہو کہ بدترین ہوگا۔
مایوس
mayus
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- pessimistic outlook
- pessimistic view
- pessimistic attitude
Example Sentences
His pessimistic outlook on life often dampens his spirits.
زندگی کے بارے میں اس کا مایوس کن نقطہ نظر اکثر اس کی روح کو کمزور کرتا ہے۔
Zindagi ke baare mein is ka mayus kin nuqta-e-nazar aksar is ki rooh ko kamzor karta hai.
She has a pessimistic view of the future, believing that things will only get worse.
اس کا مستقبل کے بارے میں مایوس کن نظریہ ہے، جس میں وہ یقین رکھتی ہے کہ چیزیں صرف خراب ہوں گی۔
Is ka mustaqbil ke baare mein mayus kin nazriya hai, jis mein woh yaqeen rakhti hai ke cheezen sirf kharab hongi.
Pessimistic thoughts can often lead to feelings of despair.
مایوس کن خیالات اکثر ناامیدی کے خیالات کو جنم دیتے ہیں۔
Mayus kin khayalat aksar naumeedi ke khayalat ko janam dete hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'pessimistic' as the mindset that expects a pessimistic 'mess.'
Imagine a dark cloud hanging over a person who is looking at the ground, expecting trouble.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کہاں تک دیکھوں تیرے پیچھے، ہر سو مایوسی ہے
Kahan tak dekhun tere peeche, har so mayusi hai
How long should I look behind you, everywhere there is despair.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جوتوں کی جگہ پہ گنہگاروں کی کامیابیاں آتی ہیں
Joton ki jagah pe gunahgaaron ki kamiyabiya aati hain
Failures often overshadow the achievements of the guilty.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "pessimus" — the worst
First known use: 19th century
The term 'pessimistic' was first used in the mid-19th century, derived from the Latin word 'pessimus,' meaning 'worst.'