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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Granted, there are always naysayers when new technology is introduced.
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Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
But after just one sip, many naysayers changed their tune.
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Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
There were naysayers, arguing that going week to week keeps a show in the cultural conversation longer.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
But after just one sip, many naysayers changed their tune.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
RedHawks coach Travis Steele is right to bristle at the naysayers, though.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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 30 Mar. 2026.
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