naysayer

noun

ˈnā-ˌsā-ər How to pronounce naysayer (audio)
Definition of naysayernext
as in cynic
a person who distrusts other people and believes that everything is done for selfish reasons those naysayers who attack the integrity of the entire judicial system

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Recent Examples of naysayer But the film received criticism in the aftermath of its release, with some naysayers accusing it of being alarmist or exaggerated. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 June 2026 Ellen Heronemus Heronemus countered the naysayers by quickly forging expert consensus around wind power’s immense potential, playing a key role as the sole wind expert on a 1972 federal panel on renewable energy. — IEEE Spectrum, 15 June 2026 The naysayers have had their say. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 Heading into this World Cup, there were a lot of naysayers. — Charlie Davies, New York Times, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for naysayer
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  1. cynic
  2. critic
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  • But should cynics in the industry be tapping the brakes a little, to make sure everybody believes Dean is all that, before giving her an official coronation?
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • But weddings also bring out the cynics, and there are a lot of people who cannot be swayed by a wedding.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 July 2026
Definition of cynic
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  • In November, the state will vote on whether to reduce property taxes through an amendment that critics have warned could gut local budgets.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • But critics worry that the breakneck pace is compromising safety and public trust.
    — Berly McCoy, NPR, 20 July 2026
Definition of critic

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