Naysayer

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈneɪ.ËŒseɪ.É™(ɹ)/
• US IPA: /ˈneɪ.ËŒseɪ.Éš/
• Hyphenation: nay + say + er

Alternative forms

• nay-sayer

Origin

Origin: 1715–1725

, from nay + say + -er, equivalent to naysay + -er. First recorded use: 1721

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Full definition of naysayer

Noun

1. One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.He ignored the naysayers and succeeded with his idea.

Synonyms

• pessimist, doubter, cynic, misanthrope

Antonyms

• yeasayer, yea-sayer

Related terms

• naysaying, nay-saying