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pessimism

[pes-uh-miz-uhm] / ˈpɛs əˌmɪz əm /


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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

With copper’s long-term uptrend intact and sentiment turning up from extreme pessimism, copper becomes a conditional confirmation test for the reopening theme.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The European Commission’s Economic Sentiment Indicator fell to 96.6 in March, reflecting increased eurozone pessimism amid the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Middle East hostilities have increased consumer pessimism about the economy, according to data released Friday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

I could lose myself forever in that singular little face, in the pessimism of her beautiful mouth.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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