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.

nay-saying

ˈnā-ˌsā-iŋ 

noun

Synonyms of naysayer

• cynic
• critic

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

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s true even as long-time believers are still proudly betting on bitcoin, despite of the charts and the naysayers. —Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026

Not even the viral Huda Beauty Lip Contour Stain could convert this naysayer. —Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 5 Feb. 2026

These naysayers imply that Boca is wrapped in some sort of grand conspiracy because the city considers, subject to public vote, a new source of additional revenue measuring in the billions of dollars while improving our downtown. —Marc Wigder, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026

Don’t let naysayers pressure you into lowering your standards! —Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for naysayer

• assayer
• ballplayer
• betrayer
• bilayer
• bricklayer
• conveyer
• conveyor
• purveyor
• ratepayer
• soothsayer
• surveyor
• taxpayer