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pessimistic

[pes-uh-mis-tik] / ˌpɛs əˈmɪs tɪk /


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Besides Optimus Prime, one of Cullen’s favorite roles was Eeyore, the endearing but pessimistic donkey from “Winnie the Pooh.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

While the company’s stock has dropped some 70% from its June 2024 peak, 62% of analysts still are advising investors to hold the stock, according to FactSet, though by Wall Street standards that’s still pessimistic.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

However, there were players, caddies, staff and volunteers who shared a more pessimistic view with BBC Sport, with one describing it as the "last hurrah".

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

"That didn't work as a narrative because it was too pessimistic," Diamond told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 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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