Gloomier

On the other hand, in gloomier moods, I find myself wondering if true sexual equality — the kind Davison killed herself for — will ever be achieved. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The Fed next week is set to release updated economic forecasts that Mr. Bernanke said should be "reasonably consistent" with private-sector forecasts, which is to say gloomier than the Fed's last public forecast. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Italian turned out to be silly, while the Welshman recalled the gloomier imaginings of the BRONTËS, and in the event came by an appropriately violent end. ❋ Various (1898)

The CEO said that another €1.8 billion in impairment charges is mainly related to an increase in Italy's corporate tax and a "gloomier" outlook for the country's energy market amid regulatory intervention in wholesale markets. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A survey by mortgage lender Nationwide Building Society, published Thursday, showed consumer confidence weakened in June as Britons became gloomier about the outlook for the economy and jobs market. ❋ Ainsley Thomson (2011)

LONDON—The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at a record low for the 30th straight month Thursday against a backdrop of slackening growth in the U.K. and gloomier prospects for the global economy. ❋ Jason Douglas (2011)

Portugal's future looked gloomier Wednesday after its debt auction drew only moderate demand and high costs as the country faces a political crisis that could result in it requesting a bailout soon. ❋ Patricia Kowsmann (2011)

DAILY DELANEY DOWNER - Older workers are gloomier about the economy now than they were last year. ❋ Eliot Nelson (2011)

That, coupled with a gloomier view of demand, sent Tyson shares down 5.9% to $17.78, their lowest price in more than three months. ❋ Ian Berry (2011)

UK consumers are putting spending on big ticket items on hold as they grow gloomier about the outlook for the economy and their own finances. ❋ Unknown (2011)

But data on the state of the consumer took on a gloomier tone at the worst possible time. ❋ Dana Mattioli (2011)

It may nourish plants, but sun worship leaves humans with no reserves to fall back on in gloomier times. ❋ Unknown (2011)

LONDON—Euro-zone manufacturers became gloomier about their prospects in June, even as consumers became more upbeat and willing to make major purchases. ❋ Paul Hannon (2011)

After a unanimous decision to keep the base rate steady, the BOK reiterated its intention to keep prices stable, and issued a gloomier outlook on the global economy, which it said is weighing on domestic growth. ❋ In-Soo Nam (2011)

SEOUL—The Bank of Korea Thursday kept its benchmark interest rate on hold for a sixth straight month, but turned gloomier in its outlook on the global and domestic economies, raising expectations the central bank may start monetary easing next year to underpin growth. ❋ In-Soo Nam (2011)

Blockbuster's prospects look much gloomier than those of Barnes & Noble. ❋ Martin Peers (2011)

Known for its strong economy driven by a mining boom and an unemployment rate of 4.9%, recent consumer sentiment surveys have indicated a gloomier mood amongst Australians, who complain about rising costs of living and an emerging two-speed economy, with non-resources industries like tourism and retail suffering from a high exchange rate and consumer reticence. ❋ Enda Curran (2011)