Pessimistic and Scornful

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Pessimistic adjective - Having or showing a deep distrust of human beings and their motives.

Usage example: pessimistic about the prospects for a lasting peace in the area

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Scornful and pessimistic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scornful" instead an adjective "Pessimistic".

Nearby Words: pessimism, pessimist

Scornful adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.

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Pessimistic and scornful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pessimistic" instead an adjective "Scornful".

Nearby Words: scorn, scorned, scornfully, scorning

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