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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 mannerplay

  Familiarity information: PESSIMISTICALLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PESSIMISTICALLY (adverb)


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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