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Pessimistic vs Unhappy - What's the difference?

pessimistic | unhappy |

As adjectives the difference between pessimistic and unhappy

is that pessimistic is marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst while unhappy is not happy; sad.

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

    unhappy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Not happy; sad.
  • * The Beggar's Opera
    • A moment of time may make us unhappy forever.
  • Not satisfied; unsatisfied.
  • Not lucky; unlucky.
  • Not suitable; unsuitable.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * happy * glad * delighted * exuberant * joyous * joyful