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 WebBritain has experienced a run of turbulent years – some of it of the Conservatives’ own making and some of it not – that has left many voters pessimistic about their country’s future.—Brian Melley and Jill Lawless, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 July 2024 After two years in pessimistic territory, driven by concerns over inflation and a potential recession, the index surged from 45.3 for the first quarter to 53.7 in the second.—Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 2 July 2024 And, in fairness, the mayor decided to take a much more pessimistic view than some.—Al Sharpton, New York Daily News, 2 July 2024 Younger generations are more optimistic about the prospect of an income that provides financial security, while older generations are increasingly pessimistic.—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for pessimistic
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