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see the glass half-empty

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To focus on what one does not have instead of what one has; to focus on the negative aspects of a situation; to adopt a pessimistic attitude towards life in general.

figuratively

Equivalents

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

see the glass half-full see the last of see the light see the light of day see the point see the same way

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