pessimistically
/ˌpɛsɪˈmɪstɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that shows a tendency to expect the worst or see the negative side.
- He pessimistically predicted that the picnic would be rained out.
- The report was written pessimistically, focusing only on the risks.
- She looked at the empty mailbox pessimistically, sure no letter would come.
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