Pessimistiska

Pessimistiska is a Swedish adjective meaning “pessimistic” or “related to pessimism.” It is the inflected form used when describing plural nouns, as in pessimistiska åsikter (pessimistic views) or pessimistiska människor (pessimistic people). In definite constructions, the form still appears before plural nouns, for example de pessimistiska människorna (the pessimistic people). The base form pessimistisk is used with singular nouns, as in en pessimistisk synvinkel (a pessimistic viewpoint).

Etymology and related terms: The adjective is closely related to the noun pessimism in Swedish and is cognate with the English word “pessimistic.” The term derives from the broader concept of pessimism and is borrowed into Swedish from European languages, with roots linked to Latin pessimus meaning “worst.” Related forms include the noun pessimismp?m or pessimism, and the opposite adjective optimistisk (optimistic).

Usage and nuance: Pessimistiska typically conveys a neutral to slightly negative assessment of outcomes, forecasts, or attitudes, depending on context. It can describe personal outlooks, analytical conclusions, or cultural trends. In evaluative writing, it often appears in discussions of attitudes, risk assessments, or forecasts.

See also: pessimism, pessimistic, optimistisk.