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pessimistic

[pes-uh-mis-tik] / ˌpɛs əˈmɪs tɪk /


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Of the changes Lampard has driven, none have been bigger than shifting the pessimistic Sky Blue thinking.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

He didn’t want to overstate that finding, especially since about half of people reported being pessimistic about their future, but he hopes people can capitalize on that optimism.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“We’ll continue to pay attention to it, but try not to get too optimistic or pessimistic based on the latest headline,” said Tim Holland, the chief investment officer at Orion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

That’s because the mood on Wall Street in March and early April hasn’t been pessimistic enough to trigger a contrarian buy signal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 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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