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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Her aspirations were firmly rooted in a desire to defy expectations and prove the naysayers wrong.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
Lex Gillette, a legendary blind long jumper and five-time Paralympic silver medalist, lost his vision at age 8 and has always been inspired to prove his naysayers wrong.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Brown was not the only person who wanted to prove the naysayers wrong, and see women participate in Rampage.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
Attendees heard inspirational talks from Maria Shriver and Jamie Kern Lima, the co-founder of IT Cosmetics who triumphed over several naysayers and eventually sold her thriving business for $1.2 billion.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
Lex Gillette, a legendary blind long jumper and five-time Paralympic silver medalist, lost his vision at age 8 and has always been inspired to prove his naysayers wrong.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Brown was not the only person who wanted to prove the naysayers wrong, and see women participate in Rampage.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
Attendees heard inspirational talks from Maria Shriver and Jamie Kern Lima, the co-founder of IT Cosmetics who triumphed over several naysayers and eventually sold her thriving business for $1.2 billion.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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