Naysayer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Naysayer is a noun meaning One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
Meaning
One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
Example Sentences
He ignored the naysayers and succeeded with his idea.
As for the IRP, Secretary of State Grant Shapps continues to peddle snake oil, smoke and mirrors. His reaction to near-universal IRP condemnation from politicians, local and national media, and all but a few rail specialists was to dismiss the lot of us (in the condescending and patronising tone we have now come to expect) as "critics and naysayers".
Word Forms
- naysayers
- nay-sayer
Synonyms for naysayer
Depending on context, synonyms include pessimist, doubter, cynic.
Antonyms for naysayer
Common opposites include yeasayer, yea-sayer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anti, nay-sayer, gainsayer, denialist, denier, denigrator.
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