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Pessimistic vs Determined - What's the difference?

pessimistic | determined |

As adjectives the difference between pessimistic and determined

is that pessimistic is marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst while determined is decided; resolute, possessing much determination.

As a verb determined is

(determine).

pessimistic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.
    • a pessimistic view of the future
  • Pertaining to the worst-case scenario.
    • a pessimistic estimate

    Antonyms

    * optimistic

    Related terms

    * pessimal * pessimism * pessimist

    determined

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Decided; resolute, possessing much determination.
    • I'm determined to get a good grade in my exam.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (determine)

    • Statistics

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