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
While the vast majority have been positive, there have been some naysayers leaving sarcastic remarks in the comments section.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Despite naysayers, the Kentuckian has leaned into the backlash and used its publicity to boost fundraising for his campaign.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 June 2025
That would mean overcoming opposition from naysayers who argue the successful record of privatization in other countries doesn’t apply in the U.S., which has 10 times the air traffic as Canada.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
These are the kinds of features with which Apple can bring around naysayers.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Despite naysayers, the Kentuckian has leaned into the backlash and used its publicity to boost fundraising for his campaign.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 June 2025
That would mean overcoming opposition from naysayers who argue the successful record of privatization in other countries doesn’t apply in the U.S., which has 10 times the air traffic as Canada.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
These are the kinds of features with which Apple can bring around naysayers.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naysayer
Noun
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Gunn and Safran and all of Warner Bros can rest easy after the cynics’ snarking over the first trailer back in December.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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However, cynics have long predicted that AVs will flounder among the flocks of cyclists in European cities such as Amsterdam.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Not long afterward, I was amused when a critic who reviewed a Paul Simon concert at Carnegie Hall marvelled at the timeworn timbre of Simon’s old D-28.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Wang has been praised by critics and fans for his candor about his life and working in the entertainment industry, where many artists refused to discuss their mental health or the struggles of being an idol.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Naysayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naysayer. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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