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pessimism

[pes-uh-miz-uhm] / ˈpɛs əˌmɪz əm /


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The pessimism focuses on AI potentially leading to layoffs and less hiring.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

Big inflows represent excessive optimism, just as big outflows represent excessive pessimism — and the market tends to do the opposite of extreme sentiment.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

It was more pragmatism than pessimism — a reality of a qualifier navigating her Wimbledon journey one day at a time.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

But, she added, she's not surprised by the backlash, noting that early pessimism is common with emerging technologies.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

I could lose myself forever in that singular little face, in the pessimism of her beautiful mouth.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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