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pessimist

[pes-uh-mist] / ˈpɛs ə mɪst /


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That is a somewhat granular data point that pessimists will hang onto, as they fear “white box” competition, or the emergence of Big Tech’s own equipment taking share from Arista’s.

From Barron's

He describes himself as a “long-term optimist but a short-term pessimist.”

From Los Angeles Times

A pessimist, however, would look and see the need for careful risk management.

From Barron's

“My advice is simple: Plan like a pessimist and travel like an optimist,” he said.

From MarketWatch

"The expression of pessimist sentiments doesn't necessarily mean a fundamental rejection of participating in the labour market and society at large," says Dr Luo.

From BBC