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pessimistic

[pes-uh-mis-tik] / ˌpɛs əˈmɪs tɪk /


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If you spend much time online or consuming mass media, you might think that’s over—that Americans are deeply pessimistic about their country and feel powerless to change it.

From The Wall Street Journal

"To our knowledge, findings on this point have so far been pessimistic," the researchers wrote.

From Science Daily

Whether the pessimistic or optimistic view is right, the only thing for sure is this: The days of the U.S. adding 2 million new jobs a year aren’t coming back anytime soon.

From MarketWatch

Whether the pessimistic or optimistic view is right, the only thing for sure is this: The days of the U.S. adding 2 million new jobs a year aren’t coming back anytime soon.

From MarketWatch

The latest national survey suggests young South Koreans are the most pessimistic about their country's future.

From BBC