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pessimistic

[pes-uh-mis-tik] / ˌpɛs əˈmɪs tɪk /


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Home builders remain pessimistic about conditions for sales this spring as buyers are still squeezed by steep costs.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

He’s running on a message of righteous fury as a survivor of the Palisades fire, in an era when many Angelenos feel pessimistic about what’s next.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Those under 35 were the most upbeat, while those over 55 were the most pessimistic.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Companies were particularly reporting more pessimistic business expectations for the coming months, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

That same pessimistic voice in my mind spoke up then, reminding me that I probably wouldn’t have a chance against one of them, and there were four.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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