pessimistically

Definitions

In a way that tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

With a lack of hope or confidence in the future.

Examples

He viewed the company's future pessimistically, expecting further layoffs in the coming months.

The weather forecast was interpreted pessimistically by the organizers, who decided to cancel the outdoor event.

Synonyms

cynically gloomily despairingly hopelessly bleakly negatively defeatistly

Antonyms

optimistically hopefully cheerfully positively brightly confidently sanguinely