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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As with any seismic step in social policy, there are cheer squads, naysayers and those who don’t care what Australia – a country known to love rules – is doing to (and for) its children.
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Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Then, naturally, the naysayers materialized.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
Gotham, meanwhile, aims to prove the naysayers wrong after a major offseason shake-up.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 22 Nov. 2025
Well, unfortunately, for every naysayer like you, there’s an evil producer out to prove you wrong.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 12 Nov. 2025
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Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
Then, naturally, the naysayers materialized.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
Gotham, meanwhile, aims to prove the naysayers wrong after a major offseason shake-up.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 22 Nov. 2025
Well, unfortunately, for every naysayer like you, there’s an evil producer out to prove you wrong.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for naysayer
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“Naysayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naysayer. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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