pessimistic

having or showing an attitude that expects the worst to happen in the future; not hopeful about what will happen

pesimista, negativo

• [T + adj]
• [it is T]

Collocations pessimistic about something · be pessimistic

• He's always been quite pessimistic about the future.

  Siempre ha sido bastante pesimista sobre el futuro.

having or showing a critical attitude towards something; not believing that it will be successful or good

crítico, escéptico

• [T + adj]
• [it is T]

Collocations pessimistic about something · be pessimistic

• She's very pessimistic about the chances of success.

  Ella es muy escéptica sobre las posibilidades de éxito.