Antonym for 'Optimistic'

Answer: A. Pessimistic — Optimistic: This term comes from the Latin word 'optimum', meaning 'the best'. An optimistic person expects the best possible outcome. 'Pessimistic',…

A.
Pessimistic
B.
Hopeful
C.
Positive
D.
Encouraging

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Correct answer: A

Optimistic: This term comes from the Latin word 'optimum', meaning 'the best'. An optimistic person expects the best possible outcome. 'Pessimistic', expecting the worst, is its antonym.

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