negativists

Definition of negativistsnext
plural of negativist

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Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Steel yourself; the pessimists will have gravitas.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
  • January’s 130,000 gain quieted the pessimists, proving that the labor market had found a floor.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Negativists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negativists. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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