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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The website drew criticism for its promiscuous premise, but the naysayers had little to no effect on Ashley Madison’s success.
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Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Gone are the days when naysayers jeered the subsidization of a snoozy cinema sector.
—Jennifer Green, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
Gone are the days when naysayers jeered the subsidization of a snoozy cinema sector.
—Jennifer Green, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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 29 May. 2024.
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