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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His naysayers would say McDermott was 8-8 in his eight playoff appearances.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
While it’s treated as a joke by non-Texans and other naysayers, there is no denying that amongst all the buttery, sugary, cheese-drizzled, and caffeinated options at the movie theater concession stand, this might actually be one of the healthiest choices.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Throughout his campaign, naysayers had scoffed at the idea that Mamdani could convince enough legislators in Albany to secure state funding to make childcare free starting at age two citywide.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
And just like his song, Malloy has no room for the naysayers.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
While it’s treated as a joke by non-Texans and other naysayers, there is no denying that amongst all the buttery, sugary, cheese-drizzled, and caffeinated options at the movie theater concession stand, this might actually be one of the healthiest choices.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
Throughout his campaign, naysayers had scoffed at the idea that Mamdani could convince enough legislators in Albany to secure state funding to make childcare free starting at age two citywide.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
And just like his song, Malloy has no room for the naysayers.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.
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