| Pessimist 1. (n.) One who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; -- opposed to optimist. 2. (n.) One who looks on the dark side of things. 3. (a.) Alt. of Pessimistic. Thesaurus Entries Cassandra, Eeyore, calamity howler, crepehanger, cynic, damp, damper, defeatist, fussbudget, killjoy, malist, misanthrope, negativist, nihilist, prophet of doom, retreatist, seek-sorrow, spoilsport, wet blanket, worrywart |