pessary | (noun) a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix | Synonyms: contraceptive diaphragm, diaphragm |
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pessimal | (adjective) of an organism's environment; least favorable for survival | Synonyms: pessimum |
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pessimism | (noun) a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things | - |
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(noun) the feeling that things will turn out badly | - |
pessimist | (noun) a person who expects the worst | - |
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pessimistic | (adjective) expecting the worst possible outcome | - |
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pessimistically | (adverb) with pessimism; in a pessimistic manner | - |
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pessimum | (adjective) of an organism's environment; least favorable for survival | Synonyms: pessimal |
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