as in cynics
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 naysayers
At that time, naysayers and print-first advocates believed that books on audio would weaken the already shaky book publishing industry.
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Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Dismissed by some as a publicity stunt, the crew proved the naysayers wrong, becoming a formidable presence and a powerful emblem of change.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
But the film received criticism in the aftermath of its release, with some naysayers accusing it of being alarmist or exaggerated.
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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.
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IEEE Spectrum,
15 June 2026
The naysayers have had their say.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Heading into this World Cup, there were a lot of naysayers.
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Charlie Davies,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Notice how many naysayers there are.
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Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
All document the enduring legacy of the term in Britain, despite the naysayers.
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Kirk Bowman,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Dismissed by some as a publicity stunt, the crew proved the naysayers wrong, becoming a formidable presence and a powerful emblem of change.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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
Notice how many naysayers there are.
—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
All document the enduring legacy of the term in Britain, despite the naysayers.
—
Kirk Bowman,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naysayers
Noun
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Naturally, the cynics will want to naysay.
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And, though a lot of cynics will try to convince you otherwise, that’s perfectly OK.
Noun
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And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone’s critics and reporters.
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Meanwhile, even some PBM critics question whether states can effectively regulate them.
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