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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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
Speaking to supporters at Rehoboth Cathedral church in Brooklyn on Sunday, Mr. Adams sought to paint Mr. Williams as a naysayer who has spent more time plotting his way to City Hall than helping to lead it.
—Maya King, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Sean Brady silenced all but the biggest naysayers on Saturday, defeating former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC London.
—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
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“Naysayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naysayer. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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