pessimism
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Some classic west of Scotland pessimism set in.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Some of the pessimism about AI among young people is “the opposite of reality,” Bezos said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“Although we are optimistic about the labor market, things could turn quickly given the pessimism over energy prices and the war in Iran.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
We’ve also seen misplaced pessimism about having deeper conversations with strangers, talking about a political issue with someone who disagrees with us, or confronting a relationship partner about a concern.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
One was far more likely to encounter its opposite, which is pessimax, the maximum degree of pessimism one can endure before sinking into full-on weltschmerz.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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