pessimistic

/ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/

Meanings

adjective

Marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst.

Examples :

"a pessimistic view of the future"

adjective

Pertaining to the worst-case scenario.

Examples :

"a pessimistic estimate"

attitude character philosophy mind negative toeic

adjective

Taking out exclusive locks on data to prevent conflicts with other processes that might modify it.

Examples :

"pessimistic concurrency; pessimistic locking"

computing technology toeic

Related Words

processes noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹəʊ̯sɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹɑsɛsɪz/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The bakery uses complex processes to transform flour, sugar, and eggs into delicious cakes. "

concurrency noun

/kənˈkɜːrənsi/ /kənˈkʌrənsi/

The property or an instance of being concurrent; something that happens at the same time as something else.

"The classroom demonstration showed the concurrency of two chemical reactions happening simultaneously in different beakers. "

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

locking verb

/ˈlɒkɪŋ/

To become fastened in place.

"If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock."

scenario noun

/səˈneːɹi.əʉ/ /sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/ /sɪˈnæɹioʊ/

An outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work.

"The scenario for the school play involved a princess escaping a castle. "

marked adjective

/ˈmɑːkɪd/ /mɑɹkt/ /mɑːkt/

Having a visible or identifying mark.

"The teacher marked the student's paper with a red pen. "

conflicts noun

/ˈkɒnflɪkts/ /kənˈflɪkts/

A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.

"The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago."

exclusive noun

/ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/

Information (or an artefact) that is granted or obtained exclusively.

"The editor agreed to keep a lid on a potentially disastrous political scoop in exchange for an exclusive of a happier nature."

prevent verb

/pɹəˈvɛnt/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

pessimism noun

/ˈpesɪmɪzəm/

A general belief that bad things will happen.

"Her pessimism about the upcoming exam made her avoid studying. "

expecting verb

/ɛkˈspɛktɪŋ/

To predict or believe that something will happen

"He never expected to be discovered."

estimate noun

/ˈɛstɨmɨt/

A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.

"The estimate for the new school library project was $50,000. "