pessimism
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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
“Market pessimism once again grows over the prospects of a U.S.-Iran deal that could pave the way for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,” analysts at Saxo Bank said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
“Although we expect a record year of issuance in 2026, we view that supply as a risk rather than a reason for pessimism, and expect corporate equity demand will outweigh supply this year,” they said.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Foucauldian politics is the opposite of this: optimism of the intellect, pessimism of the will.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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