Existentialist
Existentialist noun - A philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in a hostile universe as unexplainable.
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Pessimist and existentialist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pessimist" instead a noun "Existentialist".
Nearby Words: existential, existentialism
Pessimist
Pessimist noun - One who emphasizes bad aspects or conditions and expects the worst.
Existentialist and pessimist are semantically related. You can use "Existentialist" instead a noun "Pessimist".
Nearby Words: pessimistic, pessimism
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