What does gainsayer mean?
Gainsayer means One who contradicts or denies what is alleged; an opposer..
Gainsayer
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
One who contradicts or denies what is alleged; an opposer..
Definitions by Sense
- One who contradicts or denies what is alleged; an opposer.
- A person who gainsays others; a disagreeable person.
Example Sentences
This urge to ensure the continued viability of UK science is balanced by warnings that such a system brings closer the day when computers will take over the running of the world and discard humanity. One such gainsayer is Bill Joy, inventor of the web language Java and chief scientist at computer giant Sun Microsystems.
First, The writer, positively asserts, "That Wood's halfpence were current among us for several months with the universal approbation of all people, without one single gainsayer".
Synonyms for gainsayer
Antonyms for gainsayer
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Word Forms
- gainsayers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gainsayer?
Common synonyms include withsayer.
What is the opposite of gainsayer?
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How do you use gainsayer in a sentence?
This urge to ensure the continued viability of UK science is balanced by warnings that such a system brings closer the day when computers will take over the running of the world and discard humanity. One such gainsayer is Bill Joy, inventor of the web language Java and chief scientist at computer giant Sun Microsystems.
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