naysayer

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See also: nay-sayer

English

Alternative forms

nay-sayer

Etymology

Origin: 1715–1725, from nay +‎ say +‎ -er, equivalent to naysay +‎ -er. First recorded use: 1721.

Pronunciation

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Audio (US): (file)
Hyphenation: nay‧say‧er

Noun

naysayer (plural naysayers)

One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
He ignored the naysayers and succeeded with his idea.

Synonyms

pessimist, doubter, cynic, misanthrope

Antonyms

yeasayer, yea-sayer

Related terms

naysaying, nay-saying

Translations

consistent critic

Finnish: vastarannan kiiski (fi); änkyrä (fi) (aggressive)
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German: Neinsager (de) m

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