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What is the opposite of optimistic?

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Adjective
Opposite of inspiring or feeling hope and optimism
“Results from the last financial year paint a bleak picture of the company's future.”
Adjective
Opposite of hopeful and confident about the future
“She remained pessimistic about ever finding true love after a string of failed relationships.”
Adjective
Opposite of happy and cheerful in mood or atmosphere
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Opposite of having absolute certainty about something
“The board remains uncertain of his tenure as coach following a series of demoralizing losses.”
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Opposite of denotes a constructive or productive feeling
“As a result of their unproductive response, we were unable to attain the information required to proceed.”
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Opposite of characterized by romantic or impractical idealism
Adjective
Opposite of characterized by a good or happy sentiment
“The spiritual journey is fraught with danger, full of unexpected twists, at times deeply discouraging, at times exhilarating.”
Adjective
Opposite of ambitious or driven towards a particular goal
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Opposite of cheerfully unconcerned about the future or things in general
“He was, in spite of all his genius and accomplishment, a troubled man seeking his own truth.”
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