pessimist

Example Sentences

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The pessimists see a legislative branch that has grown increasingly weak even on major issues with broad public support, such as gun control and immigration.

From Washington Post

A rigorous pessimist who nonetheless avoids the trap of easy cynicism, Farhadi understands and, up to a point, satisfies the public’s need for everyday uplift.

From Los Angeles Times

When I give public lectures about the climate crisis, the most common question people pose is: “Are you an optimist or a pessimist?”

From Scientific American

If the pessimists are right — if Mr. Manchin has definitively closed negotiations on Build Back Better — Americans will be deprived of a stronger anti-poverty safety net, wider health-care coverage and desperately needed climate programs.

From Washington Post

Countywide, pessimists about homelessness outnumber optimists, 44%-35%.

From Los Angeles Times