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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If anyone doubted the region’s prominence in the sport, Betts says the naysayers have been silenced.
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Founders Jordi Hays and John Coogan didn’t respond to requests for comment from Semafor, but OpenAI’s Chris Lehane shot down the naysayers.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
And while the song became an undeniable hit — withstanding years-long rumors and the test of time to this day — the naysayers weren't wrong.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
If unhelpful naysayers shove their preferences onto you, just brush them off.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
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Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Founders Jordi Hays and John Coogan didn’t respond to requests for comment from Semafor, but OpenAI’s Chris Lehane shot down the naysayers.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
And while the song became an undeniable hit — withstanding years-long rumors and the test of time to this day — the naysayers weren't wrong.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
If unhelpful naysayers shove their preferences onto you, just brush them off.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Naysayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naysayer. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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