pessimistic
Example Sentences
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But Rollins, who later moved to a farm in upstate New York where he had space to meditate, would grow pessimistic at humanity's prospects.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
He’s running on a message of righteous fury as a survivor of the Palisades fire, in an era when many Angelenos feel pessimistic about what’s next.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Investors have become increasingly pessimistic that the U.S. and Iran will reach an agreement soon that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring down energy prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Workers who underestimate how long 65-year-olds typically live are also more pessimistic about their own longevity — with only 25% expecting to reach age 90, versus 72% of those who overestimate.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
I think Bongo is too pessimistic for such a young bird.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
Vocabulary lists containing pessimistic
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