One word for 'one who looks at the dark side of things' (pessimist)

The same question, asked 4 times: 20 Jul 2023 S3*, 17 Sep 2024 S1*, 19 Sep 2024 S2*, 23 Sep 2025 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

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Question 1
20 Jul 2023 S3
91 $Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who looks at the negative side of everything$
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Question 2
17 Sep 2024 S1
90 $Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who is inclined to see the worst aspect of things$
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Question 3
19 Sep 2024 S2
88 $Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who tends to look at the dark side of things$
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Question 4
23 Sep 2025 S1
82 $Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who always looks at the negative side of things.'$
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