Antonyms · Question 22 · Medium
Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to OPTIMISTIC.
- Pessimistic
- Confident
- Hopeful
- Optimal
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. Pessimistic
Explanation: Optimistic means expecting good outcomes; pessimistic means expecting bad ones. Optimal (best possible) is a look-alike trap.
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