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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Sean Brady silenced all but the biggest naysayers on Saturday, defeating former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC London.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Cons of the Glass Block Trend Of course, as with any trend, the glass blocks revival has its naysayers too.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
That is why criticism of that switch quickly subsided and today is pretty much limited to social media naysayers who will complain about anything for views.
—Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 18 Mar. 2025
Duffy is hilariously literate, an opinionated fanboy ready to defend Nirvana against naysayers.
—Claude Peck, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Cons of the Glass Block Trend Of course, as with any trend, the glass blocks revival has its naysayers too.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
That is why criticism of that switch quickly subsided and today is pretty much limited to social media naysayers who will complain about anything for views.
—Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 18 Mar. 2025
Duffy is hilariously literate, an opinionated fanboy ready to defend Nirvana against naysayers.
—Claude Peck, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Naysayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naysayer. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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