Naysayer: meaning, definitions and examples

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naysayer

[ ˈneɪˌseɪər ]

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person

A person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views; a critic or skeptic.

Synonyms

cynic, doubter, skeptic

Examples of usage

He was known as the office naysayer, always finding fault with new ideas.
Don't be such a naysayer, try to see the positive side of things.

Translations

Translations of the word "naysayer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pessimista

🇮🇳 निंदक

🇩🇪 Pessimist

🇮🇩 pesimis

🇺🇦 негативіст

🇵🇱 pesymista

🇯🇵 悲観論者

🇫🇷 pessimiste

🇪🇸 pesimista

🇹🇷 karamsar

🇰🇷 비관론자

🇸🇦 متشائم

🇨🇿 pesimista

🇸🇰 pesimista

🇨🇳 悲观主义者

🇸🇮 pesimist

🇮🇸 svartsýnismaður

🇰🇿 пессимист

🇬🇪 პესიმისტი

🇦🇿 pessimist

🇲🇽 pesimista

Word origin

The term 'naysayer' originated from the combination of 'nay', meaning no or refusal, and 'sayer', referring to one who says or expresses. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the context of discussions and debates where individuals express opposing or negative views. The term is often used in a colloquial sense to describe someone who consistently opposes or doubts ideas or plans.