naysayer
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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
See Examples of NAYSAYER
- There are always naysayers who say it can't be done.
- <those naysayers who attack the integrity of the entire judicial system>
First Known Use of NAYSAYER
1721
Related to NAYSAYER
- Synonyms
- misanthrope, cynic, pessimist
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
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