Instruction: Carefully assess the user's review for any strong expressions of sentiment, either positive or negative. Based on your analysis, select the most fitting sentiment option from the provided list as output.

Input:
Protective rubber type coating on probe cracked and exposed wires after only a few uses. Not happy! I prefer my old Pampered Chef thermometer and probe.

Options:
A: very positive
B: positive
C: neutral
D: negative
E: very negative
Answer: E: very negative