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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To the naysayers, this was an illustration of their worst fears: Ms. Sheinbaum following instructions from Mr. López Obrador to take steps that would harm democracy.
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Natalie Kitroeff, New York Times, 30 May 2024
Williams has two words for all of his naysayers: Take That.
—Evan Sawdey, EW.com, 30 May 2024
Guyer head coach Keith Medford said his team fought through the haters and naysayers to get back to grandest stage in high school softball.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2024
Reese's mother, Angel Webb Reese, also shared a message for the naysayers on social media after her daughter's college graduation.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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Natalie Kitroeff, New York Times, 30 May 2024
Williams has two words for all of his naysayers: Take That.
—Evan Sawdey, EW.com, 30 May 2024
Guyer head coach Keith Medford said his team fought through the haters and naysayers to get back to grandest stage in high school softball.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2024
Reese's mother, Angel Webb Reese, also shared a message for the naysayers on social media after her daughter's college graduation.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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“Naysayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naysayer. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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