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pessimism

[pes-uh-miz-uhm] / ˈpɛs əˌmɪz əm /


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Some classic west of Scotland pessimism set in.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Although we are optimistic about the labor market, things could turn quickly given the pessimism over energy prices and the war in Iran.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Back then, some interesting questions in Michigan’s broader survey, beyond the index, didn’t show such extreme pessimism.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Those shares don’t perform as well, on average, in the wake of extreme optimism as they would in extreme pessimism.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Townshend replied with encouraging words, trying not to show his pessimism.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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