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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Lex Gillette, a legendary blind long jumper and five-time Paralympic silver medalist, lost his vision at age 8 and has always been inspired to prove his naysayers wrong.
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Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Brown was not the only person who wanted to prove the naysayers wrong, and see women participate in Rampage.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
Attendees heard inspirational talks from Maria Shriver and Jamie Kern Lima, the co-founder of IT Cosmetics who triumphed over several naysayers and eventually sold her thriving business for $1.2 billion.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
In the years between the Olympics, naysayers had criticized the gold medalist for choosing to step back and focus on her mental health.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Brown was not the only person who wanted to prove the naysayers wrong, and see women participate in Rampage.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
Attendees heard inspirational talks from Maria Shriver and Jamie Kern Lima, the co-founder of IT Cosmetics who triumphed over several naysayers and eventually sold her thriving business for $1.2 billion.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
In the years between the Olympics, naysayers had criticized the gold medalist for choosing to step back and focus on her mental health.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Naysayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naysayer. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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