Meaning & use
naysayer
A person who habitually criticizes, doubts, or opposes ideas and plans put forward by others.
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The naysayers claimed the bridge would collapse, but it has stood for fifty years.
Every startup faces naysayers who insist the idea will never succeed.
A note on using this word
Naysayer carries a mildly negative tone, suggesting reflexive negativity rather than thoughtful, constructive criticism.
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