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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Fortunately, the little girl with the big dream, has always relied on her own instincts, and had the strength and fortitude to dismiss the naysayers.
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Pam Windsor, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Once again, the naysayers began yapping, with people wondering if Blue, an 11-year-old first-time performer, would grow up to live up to her iconic mother, who, at that point, had decades of experience under her belt.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 May 2025
Must keep your head down and plow forward — can't let the naysayers win the day.
—Adeola Adeosun
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
When Sinners first opened, naysayers were quick to label the $80 million film a wash.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2025
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Pam Windsor, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Once again, the naysayers began yapping, with people wondering if Blue, an 11-year-old first-time performer, would grow up to live up to her iconic mother, who, at that point, had decades of experience under her belt.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 May 2025
Must keep your head down and plow forward — can't let the naysayers win the day.
—Adeola Adeosun
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
When Sinners first opened, naysayers were quick to label the $80 million film a wash.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 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 28 May. 2025.
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