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pessimistic

[pes-uh-mis-tik] / ˌpɛs əˈmɪs tɪk /


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Of the changes Lampard has driven, none have been bigger than shifting the pessimistic Sky Blue thinking.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

He didn’t want to overstate that finding, especially since about half of people reported being pessimistic about their future, but he hopes people can capitalize on that optimism.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The pessimistic view on the cease-fire is that “underlying positions remain far apart.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Negotiators are pessimistic that Iran will meet Trump’s demand to allow traffic to flow freely through the Strait of Hormuz, Journal reported.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Among the members of the inspection task force, Lawrence and Mills were willing to entertain the idea of a test ban in principle but were pessimistic that it could be adequately monitored.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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