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How do you say "pessimistic" in Italian?
pessimista
In Italian, "pessimistic" is pessimista.
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Pronunciation
Pessimista is pehs-see-MEE-stah, stress on the third syllable, built from pessimo, meaning the worst.
Grammar notes
pessimista is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Si sentiva pessimista riguardo al tempo.
She felt pessimistic about the weather.
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How to remember pessimista
Pessimista comes from pessimo, the worst, so a pessimist expects the worst outcome.
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Questions about pessimista
How do you pronounce pessimista?
Pessimista is pehs-see-MEE-stah, stress on the third syllable, built from pessimo, meaning the worst.
Is pessimista formal or casual?
pessimista is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is pessimista used in Italian?
pessimista is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Si sentiva pessimista riguardo al tempo. (She felt pessimistic about the weather.).
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