Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who thinks that bad things are more likely to happen or who emphasises the bad part of a situation
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Pessimist.
Let's see the meanings of the given words:
- Misanthropist- a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.
- Complainer- a person who expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
- Pessimist- a person who believes that this world is as bad as it could be or that evil will ultimately prevail over good.
- Optimist- a person who believes that this world is the best of all possible worlds or that good must ultimately prevail over evil.
After going through the meanings, we find that the most suitable word is ' Pessimist'.
Hence, the correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Pessimist.