pessoptimist

Definitions

A person who possesses elements of both pessimism and optimism.

Examples

“The paradoxical view⟳ of the dynamics of the situation explains the meaning of the word “pessoptimist,” coined from the partial merger of “optimist” and “pessimist.””

“To put⟳ it simply, China is a pessoptimist nation. To understand⟳ China’s glowing optimism, we need⟳ to understand⟳ its enduring pessimism, and vice versa.”

“There are those that have⟳ combined pessimism and optimism, giving rise⟳ to “The Pessoptimist.” It is the unfiltered thought and transparent conflict in the minds of today’s well-intentioned common human. A condition where one’s afflicted with seeing the worst while trying to do what seems right. We can call⟳ it discouraged encouragement.”

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