Choose the one word for the given expression.
A person who is always dissatisfied and complains, especially about those in authority
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Malcontent
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Malcontent (answer) | a person who is never satisfied and keeps complaining, especially against those in power | Every office has a malcontent who grumbles about each new rule from the boss. |
| (2) Pessimist | a person who always expects the worst to happen (gloomy about the future, but need not complain about those in authority) | Being a pessimist, Rahul was sure it would rain on the day of the picnic. |
| (3) Misanthrope | a person who dislikes people in general and keeps away from them | The old misanthrope lived alone and never spoke to his neighbours. |
| (4) Hypocrite | a person who pretends to have good beliefs but acts against them | The leader who preached honesty but took bribes was a hypocrite. |