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dim view

NOUN

negative attitude

Synonyms

WEAK

chip on one's shoulder cynicism defeatism discouragement expectation of the worst gloomy outlook hopelessness lack of confidence low spirits negative thinking negativism pessimism

NOUN

pessimism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cynicism despair distrust gloom grief hopelessness melancholy sadness unhappiness

STRONG

dejection depression despondency dyspepsia gloominess glumness

WEAK

dark side expectation of worst gloomy outlook low spirits

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheer confidence faith happiness joy joyfulness trust

WEAK

optimism

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Managers with alternative credit offerings such as Blackstone have been hit hard by the dim view of private credit due to Blue Owl’s handling of some private credit funds, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But the market had taken a dim view of the deal, with Netflix’s share price down as much as 30% since it announced its deal with Warner Bros. in December.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Because Yorgos Lanthimos’ movies often have a dim view of humanity, it’s tempting to see the ending as bleak.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

But Abbot Joseph Mpundu, a standard bearer for the repressed 1992 protests against Mobutu's rule, takes a dim view of any rehabilitation of the ex-dictator's image.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

Our family took a dim view of snitching and tattling.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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