Pessimist

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛsəməst/

Pessimist (noun)

  1. A person who usually thinks things will go wrong or will not improve.
  2. Someone who shows a lasting negative view of the future, expecting problems more than success.

Examples

  • A pessimist expects bad outcomes even when things look fine.
  • The pessimist expects bad outcomes, so plans change often.