Choose the correct one – word substitute for : ‘A person who always looks at the negative side of things.’

Explanation:

A pessimist is a person who always focuses on the negative side of things or expects the worst outcome.

👉 In the given definition, the person looks at the negative side, so pessimist is the correct answer.

Why others are incorrect:

• Optimist ❌ → looks at the positive side
• Determinist ❌ → believes everything is predetermined
• Realist ❌ → sees things as they actually are (neutral view)

Extra Facts:

• Pessimist vs Optimist:
  • Pessimist → expects bad outcomes
  • Optimist → expects good outcomes
• The word comes from Latin pessimus, meaning “worst”

Example Sentence:

• He is such a pessimist that he always expects failure.