as in cynic
a person who distrusts other people and believes that everything is done for selfish reasons
those naysayers who attack the integrity of the entire judicial system
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Recent Examples of naysayer
His naysayers would say McDermott was 8-8 in his eight playoff appearances.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
While it’s treated as a joke by non-Texans and other naysayers, there is no denying that amongst all the buttery, sugary, cheese-drizzled, and caffeinated options at the movie theater concession stand, this might actually be one of the healthiest choices.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Throughout his campaign, naysayers had scoffed at the idea that Mamdani could convince enough legislators in Albany to secure state funding to make childcare free starting at age two citywide.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
And just like his song, Malloy has no room for the naysayers.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
While it’s treated as a joke by non-Texans and other naysayers, there is no denying that amongst all the buttery, sugary, cheese-drizzled, and caffeinated options at the movie theater concession stand, this might actually be one of the healthiest choices.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Throughout his campaign, naysayers had scoffed at the idea that Mamdani could convince enough legislators in Albany to secure state funding to make childcare free starting at age two citywide.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
And just like his song, Malloy has no room for the naysayers.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naysayer
Noun
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This is not a home for doomers, cynics, or know-it-alls.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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In a real life departure, cynics would say, truth is rewarded in the tests.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The files are not findings of guilt, and some critics have raised concerns about releasing confidential and uncorroborated material concerning those who have not been charged with a crime.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Free Press covers all meals reviewed by critics.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Naysayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naysayer. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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