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Opposite of happy and cheerful in mood or atmosphere
Opposite of optimistic or positively hopeful in nature or temperament
Opposite of inspiring hope, optimism, or good spirits
Opposite of happy and cheerful in mood or atmosphere
Opposite of cheerful and optimistic in feeling or disposition
(attributive) Opposite of feeling or exuding self-assurance
“They were insecure young men, who were led astray by a charismatic self-proclaimed prophet.”
Opposite of cheerfully unconcerned about the future or things in general
“He was, in spite of all his genius and accomplishment, a troubled man seeking his own truth.”
Opposite of casual, informal, relaxed, unrestrained
Opposite of feeling, or wanting to feel, optimism about a future event
“When Haldeman came in that afternoon, he was pessimistic about Magruder's chances of not being indicted.”
Opposite of characterized by a good or happy sentiment
“The spiritual journey is fraught with danger, full of unexpected twists, at times deeply discouraging, at times exhilarating.”
Opposite of confident or self-assured, such as in one's own abilities
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