Meaning of the word pessimistically in English

What does pessimistically mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pessimistically

US /ˌpes.əˈmɪs.tɪ.kəl.i/
UK /ˌpes.ɪˈmɪs.tɪ.kəl.i/

Adverb

in a way that shows you expect bad things to happen or that something will not be successful

Example:
He looked pessimistically at the falling stock prices.
She always views the future pessimistically.