pessimistic note
collocation in Englishmeaningsofpessimisticandnote
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pessimistic
adjective
uk/ˌpes.ɪˈmɪs.tɪk/us/ˌpes.əˈmɪs.tɪk/
thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of ...
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note
noun
uk/nəʊt/us/noʊt/
a short piece ...
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(Definition ofpessimisticandnotefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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The section concludes on apessimisticnote.
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This is an entirely admirable aim; but, to strike apessimisticnote, we ought to remember that a wide consensus did once exist.
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I do not want to end on thispessimisticnote.
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I feel that what has been attributed to her struck an undulypessimisticnote.
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I do not wish to close on apessimisticnote.
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He struck a verypessimisticnoteabout the possibilities of regulation of the arms trade.
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On a slightlypessimisticnote, the markets may be in for yet more falls.
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I should not like this debate to end on apessimisticnote.
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I have to end on apessimisticnote.
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I do not say these things in order to strike apessimisticnote.
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I do not want to end on apessimisticnote.
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I was very concerned at thepessimisticnotehe struck.
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It is no good finishing on apessimisticnote.
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In many instances our school-leavers leave school on a verypessimisticnotebecause they know the situation that will confront them as soon as the school gates clang behind them.
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At the same time, the inner city has a vigour, even a wealth, and often a variety of opportunities, so one should not conclude on anypessimisticnote.
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