be pessimistic

Frequency: 8.520.1 per million words

To have a pessimistic nature or state.

pessimisticVERB + ADJECTIVE

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Examples (10)

  • I tend to be quite pessimistic about the future.
  • Don't be too pessimistic; things might improve.
  • She has always been pessimistic about her chances of success.
  • Why are you being so pessimistic about the project?
  • After the bad news, he started to be more pessimistic.
  • It's natural to be pessimistic after such a disappointment.
  • Although the situation is pessimistic, we must not lose hope.
  • His parents were very pessimistic about the economic outlook.
  • Despite the challenges, we shouldn't be entirely pessimistic.
  • The report appears to be overly pessimistic regarding the company's growth.