pessimism

Example Sentences

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With copper’s long-term uptrend intact and sentiment turning up from extreme pessimism, copper becomes a conditional confirmation test for the reopening theme.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But some investors think the pessimism is overdone.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The European Commission’s Economic Sentiment Indicator fell to 96.6 in March, reflecting increased eurozone pessimism amid the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Middle East hostilities have increased consumer pessimism about the economy, according to data released Friday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

I no longer possess the courage of my pessimism.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan