raspessimist

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of ras (“breed, race”) +‎ pessimist (“pessimist”); i.e. a "purebreed pessimist" (compare compounds involving various types of domesticated animals such as rashond, raskonijn).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɑs.pɛ.siˌmɪst/

Noun

raspessimist m (plural raspessimisten, diminutive raspessimistje n)

  1. A true pessimist.
    Antonym: rasoptimist
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