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Select the appropriate antonym for the word 'Optimist'.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Philanthropist
  2. Pessimist
  3. Cynic
  4. Altruist

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Pessimist

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Pessimist šŸ“š Explanation: An 'optimist' is a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something. A 'pessimist' is the direct opposite, as they tend to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. A 'cynic' is someone who believes people are motivated purely by self-interest, which is a related but distinct concept.