pessimistic

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Jeff Korzenik, chief economist at Fifth Third Bank, said he found the CBO’s estimates somewhat pessimistic, and that a more productive workforce could lead to stronger growth over time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Mayer was pessimistic about the Shields fight happening, pointing to the weight as an issue.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

On Monday, European Commission data showed businesses and consumers across the 21-nation currency area felt more pessimistic about their prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

This pattern also shows up in bonds, where investors have been even more reactive and pessimistic than their equity counterparts,” said Mark Hackett, the chief market strategist for Nationwide.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

He might have had the bad luck to catch the only pessimistic scientist on TV.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer