pessimistic
adj.adj. expecting the worst thing to happen in a situation. You use this to describe someone who focuses on the negative side of things.
adj. tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'seem'.
He is very pessimistic about his chances of winning.
The analysts are pessimistic about the company's growth following the recent economic downturn.
While some experts remain optimistic about the transition to renewable energy, others take a more pessimistic view, citing the immense logistical hurdles involved.
From pessimist + -ic.
Often followed by the preposition 'about'.
he is pessimistic of the futurehe is pessimistic about the futurePessimistic typically collocates with 'about' rather than 'of' when referring to a situation or outcome.