pessimistic

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He didn’t want to overstate that finding, especially since about half of people reported being pessimistic about their future, but he hopes people can capitalize on that optimism.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Bank of America’s fund-management survey, published Tuesday, is the most bearish it’s been in almost a year — but perhaps not pessimistic enough to produce an obvious rebound signal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“We’ll continue to pay attention to it, but try not to get too optimistic or pessimistic based on the latest headline,” said Tim Holland, the chief investment officer at Orion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Negotiators are pessimistic that Iran will meet Trump’s demand to allow traffic to flow freely through the Strait of Hormuz, Journal reported.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

I began to hope that I had been overly pessimistic, that we might be able to live in Mansfield in an atmosphere of peace and under-standing after all.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin