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.
Recent Examples on the WebWith this record growth in mind, Dimon wasn’t completely pessimistic when discussing the private credit space.—Will Daniel, Fortune, 30 May 2024 The alliance hopes to expand even as some members of the community continue to feel pessimistic about the possibility of a more harmonious community.—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2024 O’Leary’s pessimistic tone also doesn’t quite match up with the strong results his company just posted.—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 May 2024 The pessimistic opinions surrounding Gen Z’s defining characteristics prove that employers can’t fully shake their antiquated ideas of what work should look like.—Holger Reisinger, Fortune, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for pessimistic
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