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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James Gui, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Despite the naysayers, Johnson appears excited to be joining a championship contender with the Fever.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Just look at all the times naysayers have doubted it , and the stock still comes back.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
There are always naysayers to the new and improved.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.
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