pessimistic
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However, there were players, caddies, staff and volunteers who shared a more pessimistic view with BBC Sport, with one describing it as the "last hurrah".
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
And only this March, the Communist Party set a GDP growth target range of 4.5% to 5% for the year, its most pessimistic since the 1990s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Younger people are particularly pessimistic: A recent Gallup poll found that just 43% of Americans ages 15 to 34 think now is a good time to find a job.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
And something of a kick in the head for those feeling smugly pessimistic about the future of American education.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
I was pessimistic about the marriage and I thought it only fair to inform him of my feelings.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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