glass-half-empty

Questions

What does glass-half-empty mean?

pessimistic

Where does glass-half-empty come from?

From the expression "Is the glass half empty or half full?", the answer to which is said to determine whether a person is optimistic or pessimistic.

How to pronounce glass-half-empty

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “glass-half-empty”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “glass-half-empty”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “glass-half-empty” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.