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pessimism

[pes-uh-miz-uhm] / ˈpɛs əˌmɪz əm /


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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

This zone of extreme pessimism is denoted by the shaded area at the bottom of the chart above.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The bottom line: Keep your pessimism in check.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

March’s nearly 10% decline pushed sentiment to extreme pessimism.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

My pessimism was heightened by watching my daughter and her friends go through this insanely intense process.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz




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