Definitions

1. verb

to make someone feel or think that something is unlikely to be successful or to have a bad outcome; to discourage.

“The coach tried to pessimise the team before the big match.”

2. verb

to interpret or present something in a negative light; to minimize or belittle the importance of something.

“The media was accused of pessimising the new government’s policies.”

3. noun

the act of making someone feel or think that something is unlikely to be successful or to have a bad outcome; discouragement.

“The team’s pessimism affected their performance in the game.”