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naysayer

[ ney-sey-er ]

noun

  1. a person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views:

    Despite a general feeling that things were going well, a few naysayers tried to cast gloom.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of naysayer1

First recorded in 1715–25; nay + say 1 + -er 1

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Example Sentences

“I agree with the naysayers—in fact, I pretty much am a naysayer,” concludes Noller.

Nowinski admits that the league “went from being a naysayer to a powerful advocate” for the cause.

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