One thinks the worst of people (5)

I believe the answer is:

cynic

(Other definitions for cynic that I've seen before include "One who scoffs" , "Person who is generally sceptical" , "jaded person" , "Scoffer" , "Misanthrope" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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