noun. One who accepts the metaphysical doctrine of pessimism, in either sense.

noun. One who exaggerates the evils of life or is disposed to see only its dark side; one who is given to melancholy or depressing views of life.

Same as pessimistic.

adjective. Of or pertaining to pessimism; characterized by pessimism; gloomy; foreboding.

noun. One who advocates the doctrine of pessimism; -- opposed to optimist.

noun. One who looks on the dark side of things.

noun. Someone who given a choice of outcomes, believes the worst is more likely.

noun. a person who expects the worst

"In popular language the term pessimist is applied to persons who habitually take a melancholy view of life, to whom painful experiences appeal with great intensity, and who have little corresponding appreciation of pleasurable ones."

optimist  

pessimistic  

bear  pessimism  pessimistic  

doubter  sceptic  skeptic  

defeatist  negativist  

agnostic  cynic  doubter  fatalism  formalist  

Cassandra  Eeyore  calamity howler  crepehanger  cynic