pessimistic
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Builders more broadly became a little less pessimistic in May, according to a National Association of Home Builders index—but “less pessimistic” is still far from hopeful.
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 increasingly reported more pessimistic business expectations for the coming months amid broad-based weakness for manufacturers, services companies and in construction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
But in a close vote, his Maryland colleagues rejected his reading of the document as excessively pessimistic.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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