naysayer
noun
nay·say·er
ˈnā-ˌsā-ər 
-ˌser
: one who denies, refuses, opposes, or is skeptical or cynical about something
There are always naysayers who say it can't be done.
Examples of naysayer in a Sentence
There are always naysayers who say it can't be done.
those naysayers who attack the integrity of the entire judicial system
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But if the productions would’ve filmed in the state even without qualifying for incentives — as some naysayers to the tax credit program’s cap increase have said — the numbers likely will hover around their current levels.
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
His response to those naysayers?
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Apple stock is getting its groove back as naysayers are proved wrong about the iPhone upgrade cycle.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Boomtowns Despite its naysayers, the Erie Canal paid off – literally.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
His response to those naysayers?
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Apple stock is getting its groove back as naysayers are proved wrong about the iPhone upgrade cycle.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Boomtowns Despite its naysayers, the Erie Canal paid off – literally.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Naysayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naysayer. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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