pessimistic
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Amy Crews Cutts, president of economics-consulting firm AC Cutts & Associates, put the likelihood of recession at 85%, the most pessimistic of any forecaster in the survey.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Mayer was pessimistic about the Shields fight happening, pointing to the weight as an issue.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
One-third of Americans are somewhat or extremely pessimistic about the potential impact of AI on their careers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
On Monday, European Commission data showed businesses and consumers across the 21-nation currency area felt more pessimistic about their prospects.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
He was a generally pessimistic person, but he seemed to make an exception for Katherines: he always felt they would come back to him.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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