Contrary
Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.
Pessimistic and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pessimistic" instead an adjective "Contrary".
Pessimistic
Pessimistic adjective - Emphasizing or expecting the worst.
Usage example: with that pessimistic attitude, it's no wonder you're depressed
Contrary and pessimistic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Pessimistic".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Something of an oddity, in that Eeyore is not normally the sort to assume that he's the winner; on the contrary, he's so incorrigibly pessimistic that he figures he must be the guest of honour because otherwise he wouldn't have been invited at all.
Source: Assumed Win
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