Gloomer

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A person characterized by persistent pessimism or melancholy; an individual who frequently expresses or embodies a gloomy outlook on life or situations; someone marked by constant somberness or gloominess
2. One who habitually expects or predicts negative outcomes; an individual displaying a consistently downbeat or dreary demeanor; a person often associated with dark or bleak moodiness
3. A figure known for their dour or despondent attitude; someone who regularly projects sadness or hopelessness; a person who embodies a gloomy or depressing presence

Etymology: Gloom began as a word for darkness rather than a mood. Old English had "glomung," meaning twilight or dusk, and the sense of sadness came later. The verb "gloom," meaning to frown or look sullen, appeared in Middle English, and the emotional sense grew from the idea of a dark, sullen face. "Gloomer" is a plain formation: the agent suffix "-er" attached to the noun "gloom," naming a person who has the gloomy outlook. Its interest lies mostly in the base word's shift from weather to temperament.

Synonyms: pessimist, doom-monger, downer, killjoy

Antonyms: optimist, cheerleader, enthusiast