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naysayer

1 of 1noun
/ˈneɪseɪər/
Forms:naysayers
1

a person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views, especially in opposition to new ideas or proposals

  • Despite the naysayers, she pursued her dream of becoming an entrepreneur and eventually succeeded.
  • He refused to let the naysayers dampen his enthusiasm for the innovative new technology.
  • Every new initiative in the company was met with resistance from the same naysayers.
  • The scientist's groundbreaking research was initially dismissed by naysayers, but later validated by peers.
  • The naysayers' negative comments only fueled her determination to prove them wrong.