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
Also dropping on Netflix today, the streamer’s first original Canadian series is light where Black Mirror is heavy, hopeful where Black Mirror is pessimistic, warm where Black Mirror is cold.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Not for nothing was he called the pessimistic philosopher.
—Big Think, 9 Apr. 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
Also dropping on Netflix today, the streamer’s first original Canadian series is light where Black Mirror is heavy, hopeful where Black Mirror is pessimistic, warm where Black Mirror is cold.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Not for nothing was he called the pessimistic philosopher.
—Big Think, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Pessimistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pessimistic. Accessed 23 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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