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
There were naysayers, arguing that going week to week keeps a show in the cultural conversation longer.
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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
Following widespread criticism of her new skin care line for children, Shay Mitchell addressed naysayers while appearing on Today last year.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for naysayer
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
Following widespread criticism of her new skin care line for children, Shay Mitchell addressed naysayers while appearing on Today last year.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for naysayer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naysayer
Noun
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The dollar amount was chosen arbitrarily based on what voters might accept, and some cynics saw it as a move by a pro-development commission to cozy up to environmentalists.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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The move there, after four years in Washington and eight years as mayor of South Bend, drew sneers from cynics: The governorship and a Senate seat were opening up, and there was talk of Buttigieg’s running for one or the other.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Broidy’s lawyers also alleged that Chalker had orchestrated the hacking of the Emirati Ambassador to Washington and had used spy tactics against critics who opposed Qatar’s role as host of the World Cup in 2022.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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But some conservative critics bristled at the annual outings, especially since Francis would also wash the feet of Muslims and people of other faiths.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Naysayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naysayer. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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