naysayer
nay·say·er
naysayer · naysayers
Neinsager, Nein-Sager, Neinsagerin, Nein-Sagerin
One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubtsOne who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
UK/ˈneɪˌseɪ.ə(ɹ)/US/ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɚ/
Meaning
1 sensesOne who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
He ignored the naysayers and succeeded with his idea.
Neinsager, Nein-Sager, Neinsagerin
More definitions
- someone with an aggressively negative attitude
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
consistent critic:
Origin
From nay + say + -er, equivalent to naysay + -er. First use appears c. 1552.From nay + say + -er, equivalent to naysay + -er. First use appears c. 1552.
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