Definition of naysayer
: one who denies, refuses, opposes, or is skeptical or cynical about something There are always naysayers who say it can't be done.
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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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Trump took pains to reassure any naysayers watching.
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El Rey del Clay is back in a big way, much to the surprise of naysayers who predicted Rafael Nadal’s best tennis was behind him.
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Naysayers could no longer suppress Ann with silence or ridicule.
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First Known Use of naysayer
1721
NAYSAYER Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of naysayer for English Language Learners
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: a person who says something will not work or is not possible : a person who denies, refuses, or opposes something
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