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gloomy outlook

NOUN

negative attitude

Synonyms

WEAK

chip on one's shoulder cynicism defeatism dim view discouragement expectation of the worst 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 dim view expectation of worst low spirits

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheer confidence faith happiness joy joyfulness trust

WEAK

optimism

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After numerous blows on and off the field in the past decade - despite now three promotions in eight years - Coventry fans could be forgiven for their gloomy outlook.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

There was more "restructuring" to come, he added, given the gloomy outlook.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Union leaders, currently in contract talks, challenge the gloomy outlook and are calling for total compensation that would be more expensive than what is being offered.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

German consumers presented a gloomy outlook for the start of 2026, as economic uncertainty and a jump in the desire to save rather than spend drove sentiment to a 21-month low.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

The gloomy outlook at the beginning of the year has already been mentioned.

From A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln Condensed from Nicolay & Hay's Abraham Lincoln: A History by Nicolay, John George

gloomy outlook

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