Question
What does the word pessimistic mean in the text? rude annoying naughty despairing Tick one box square square square square
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Catrin
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Answer
D. despairing
Explanation
The word "pessimistic" generally refers to a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the result could be negative in case of any doubt.The choices provided imply descriptors of certain individual’s behavioral traits. However, only the word "despairing" comes close to the word "pessimistic." Despairing and Pessimistic signify a negative or hopeless outlook—the probability of failure or negative results in future.• 'Rude' describes abrasive or inconsiderate behavior.• 'Annoying' refers to behaviors that irritate or create discomfort.• 'Naughty' traditionally describes disobedient conduct, particularly in children.None of these even remotely portray the meaning of 'pessimistic.'Hence, the closest or somewhat identical meaning word to 'Pessimistic' is 'despairing'.