One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct, deeply distrusts human nature, and believes humans are motivated only by selfishness
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apparition
a ghost or ghostly figure; an unexplained or unusual appearance
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peevish
easily irritated, especially by unimportant things
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presage
to foretell; indicate in advance; predict
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providence
the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power
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engendered
to bring into being; to produce; to cause
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tarry
to delay leaving; to linger, wait; to remain or stay for a while