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.
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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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If unhelpful naysayers shove their preferences onto you, just brush them off.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Each of those films also features a plucky, diminutive hero who succeeds in the face of naysayers—an easy figure for any kid watching to root for.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
There were a handful of naysayers outside of Archer City.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Granted, there are always naysayers when new technology is introduced.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Each of those films also features a plucky, diminutive hero who succeeds in the face of naysayers—an easy figure for any kid watching to root for.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
There were a handful of naysayers outside of Archer City.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Granted, there are always naysayers when new technology is introduced.
—Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for naysayer
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“Naysayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naysayer. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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