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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Now some naysayers may argue that this administration's speech concerns are merely a cynical ploy.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Former Los Angeles Chargers star Shawne Merriman put naysayers on notice after the team walloped the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, 20-9, to move to 2-0 on the season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
What’s one way to prove your naysayers wrong?
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
But as Bargatze and everyone in his circle will tell you, naysayers are his fuel.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Former Los Angeles Chargers star Shawne Merriman put naysayers on notice after the team walloped the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, 20-9, to move to 2-0 on the season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
What’s one way to prove your naysayers wrong?
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
But as Bargatze and everyone in his circle will tell you, naysayers are his fuel.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
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 19 Sep. 2025.
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