Synonyms for pessimist
Definitions
- n. 1
Someone who habitually expects the worst outcome; one who looks on the dark side of things.
Forms
- Plural
- pessimists → nay-sayers, doomsters, croakers…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pessimist | steady | |
| doomster | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- croaker2
- 8 letters
- doomster
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (croaker2 = 2 syllables).