cynical implies having a sneering disbelief in sincerity or integrity.
cynical about politicians' motives
misanthropic suggests a rooted distrust and dislike of human beings and their society.
a solitary and misanthropic artist
pessimistic implies having a gloomy, distrustful view of life.
pessimistic about the future
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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Michael Futter Founder, F-Squared But not all analysts are pessimistic.—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025 Looking ahead, Gallup is pessimistic about a recovery.—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025 This has left observers decidedly pessimistic about their chances of reaching a deal.—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025 The Magellan poll found that 54% of voters anticipate the economy will decline in the next 12 months (with more Democrats expressing this fear than Republicans), a pessimistic view that requires our politicians to articulate a plan for the worst-case scenario.—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pessimistic
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