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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Even the most Maga-loving people in my world are getting a bit pessimistic.
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David Rae, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
What causes bear markets? Bear markets tend to happen when investors are feeling particularly pessimistic about the future of the economy.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
The House’s delay in bringing up the D.C. bill has prompted concern from Democrats, who had been pessimistic about its chances of passage in light of growing opposition from conservatives.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Not everyone is pessimistic about the future though.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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David Rae, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
What causes bear markets? Bear markets tend to happen when investors are feeling particularly pessimistic about the future of the economy.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
The House’s delay in bringing up the D.C. bill has prompted concern from Democrats, who had been pessimistic about its chances of passage in light of growing opposition from conservatives.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Not everyone is pessimistic about the future though.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Pessimistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pessimistic. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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