Examples of pessimistic in a Sentence
Most doctors were pessimistic that a cure could be found.
The film gives a very pessimistic view of human nature.
He has an extremely negative and pessimistic attitude.
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While downgrades are nothing new, Moody’s cited six factors — an unusually large number, with all of them related in one way or the other to Trump policies — for its pessimistic forecast.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Consumers have the most pessimistic outlook since October 2011, according to the Conference Board, driven by fears surrounding tariffs, inflation and the possibility of a recession.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 15 May 2025
People 55 and older were more pessimistic than those who were younger.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Trump’s election made Democrats more pessimistic about the economic future, but Republicans more hopeful.
SACRAMENTO — After voters in November sent a clear message that the rising cost of living remained a top concern, California lawmakers came to the Capitol vowing to take decisive action.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Consumers have the most pessimistic outlook since October 2011, according to the Conference Board, driven by fears surrounding tariffs, inflation and the possibility of a recession.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 15 May 2025
People 55 and older were more pessimistic than those who were younger.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Trump’s election made Democrats more pessimistic about the economic future, but Republicans more hopeful.
SACRAMENTO — After voters in November sent a clear message that the rising cost of living remained a top concern, California lawmakers came to the Capitol vowing to take decisive action.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
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“Pessimistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pessimistic. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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pessimistic
adjective
pes·si·mis·tic
ˌpes-ə-ˈmis-tik 
: of, relating to, or marked by pessimism : gloomy
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