naysayer

nay·say·er

noun \ˈnā-ˌsā-ər, -ˌser\

Definition of NAYSAYER

: one who denies, refuses, opposes, or is skeptical or cynical about something

— nay–say·ing \-ˌsā-iŋ\ noun

Examples of NAYSAYER

1. There are always naysayers who say it can't be done.
2. <those naysayers who attack the integrity of the entire judicial system>

First Known Use of NAYSAYER

1721

Related to NAYSAYER

Synonyms: misanthrope, cynic, pessimist

Related Words: misandrist, misogynist; doubter, negativist, skeptic; belittler, critic, derider, detractor, scoffer; malcontent; defeatist, quitter

Near Antonyms: optimist, Pollyanna, positivist; idealist, sentimentalist

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Rhymes with NAYSAYER

arrayer, assayer, ballplayer, belayer, betrayer, bilayer, bricklayer, cardplayer, conveyor, crocheter, decayer, delayer, D layer, doomsayer, doomsdayer, E layer, essayer, F layer, forayer, gainsayer, horseplayer, inlayer, inveigher, manslayer, minelayer, obeyer, portrayer, purveyor, ratepayer, soothsayer, swordplayer, surveyor, taxpayer, tracklayer, yea-sayer