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naysayers...

cynics, pessimists

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doubters, negativists, skeptics; belittlers, deriders, detractors, scoffers
                        

 

Simple Definition of naysayer

• : a person who says something will not work or is not possible : a person who denies, refuses, or opposes something

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Full Definition of naysayer

1. :  one who denies, refuses, opposes, or is skeptical or cynical about something

nay–say·ing play \-ˌsā-iŋ\ noun

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Examples of naysayer in a sentence

1. There are always naysayers who say it can't be done.