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Definition of "naysayer" []

  • One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor. (noun)

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Use "naysayer" in a sentence
  • "Among this group, I am known as the naysayer — well that is the only one of the names they call me that I can repeat publicly."
  • "At the risk of being called a naysayer, a name I'm not often called that because of the "can do" attitude I normally adopt, I believe the costs are too great -- in human lives and economic resources -- to continue along the current path."
  • "Not only no thanks but I am called a naysayer as well."