pessimism
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This isn’t because they don’t care but because they are doing their jobs and raising their families and can’t spare the emotional energy that pessimism consumes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
“Market pessimism once again grows over the prospects of a U.S.-Iran deal that could pave the way for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,” analysts at Saxo Bank said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Those shares don’t perform as well, on average, in the wake of extreme optimism as they would in extreme pessimism.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
Even in the face of continued pessimism from energy analysts, transportation exports, and geopolitical strategists, stocks rose on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
There was a great contrast between his world pessimism and personal cheeriness.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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