naysayer

noun

nay·say·er ˈnā-ˌsā-ər

-ˌser

Synonyms of naysayer next

: one who denies, refuses, opposes, or is skeptical or cynical about something

There are always naysayers who say it can't be done.

nay-saying

ˈnā-ˌsā-iŋ

noun

Examples of naysayer in a Sentence

There are always naysayers who say it can't be done. those naysayers who attack the integrity of the entire judicial system

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But Ohio State showed what resiliency looks like in the face of adversity, especially with a load of naysayers believing the Buckeyes once again wouldn’t be able to take their talented team to the title game. —

Scott Thompson, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025 Novak Djokovic has defied the odds, the age, the naysayers and Tony Jones by beating Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open in a scintilating quarterfinal match. —

Tim Ellis, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 All the … whatever, the naysayers, the doubters … everybody. —

Amos Morale Iii, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025 Watson, who suffered a season-ending right Achilles tendon injury in late October, didn’t do much to silence his naysayers this season. —

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