NAYSAYER Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

naysayer

noun

ˈnā-ˌsā-ər

as in cynic

a person who distrusts other people and believes that everything is done for selfish reasons those naysayers who attack the integrity of the entire judicial system

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Recent Examples on the Web Not everyone has welcomed Taylor Swift's presence in the NFL, and one TV host has plenty of words for the naysayers. —

Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2024 But recent changes may make the naysayers reconsider their stance, emphasizes a new report for Going. —

Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2024 However, while Noah and Joanne encounter many naysayers about their love — particularly Noah's overbearing mother — that wasn't true for the real-life couple. —

Maggie Kreienberg, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024 Gotham's squad went from last in the league to defeating all its naysayers in a single year. —

Doha Madani, NBC News, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for naysayer

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