pessimistic
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A separate Economist/YouGov poll found that 51 percent of U.S. adult citizens are pessimistic about the long-term effects of A.I. while just 25 percent are optimistic.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
If we’re overly pessimistic about how someone will respond to us, then we might choose to hold back too often.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Graduates hold an unusually pessimistic view of their job prospects.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
“Wall Street has become overly pessimistic in the face of very impressive results,” Carnovale added.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
He wanted the moon back where it belonged and pessimistic scientists to crawl under rocks.
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
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