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 WebThat’s clearly bad news for the industry and the distilleries who actually make the spirits, and while the future remains uncertain, this is not the only pessimistic reporting as of late.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 May 2024 Households are largely pessimistic on that point, too.—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for pessimistic
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