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pessimism

[pes-uh-miz-uhm] / ˈpɛs əˌmɪz əm /


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The social-media declaration suggests Beijing is increasingly concerned about pessimism among young people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

From there, a strong rally followed, as pessimism waned and the stock moved higher.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 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

Microsoft’s stock is on pace for its worst quarterly performance since the financial crisis, underscoring the extent of investor pessimism around two of the company’s major businesses.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Having finished my article on Haiti, I had come to share Captain Carroll’s pessimism.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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