what is the opposite of optimistic
Antonyms for (adjective) optimistic. Main entry: optimistic Definition: expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds Usage: in an optimistic mood; optimistic plans; took an optimistic view. Antonyms: pessimistic Definition: expecting the worst possible outcome. Antonyms: cheerless, depressing, uncheerful Definition: causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy Usage: the economic outlook is depressing; something cheerless about the room; a moody and uncheerful person; an uncheerful place.