Synonyms for

Naysayers

Verb / ˌneɪˈseɪɜ:z / Another word for naysayers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views.

Synonyms & similar words

naysayer critic detractor pessimist faultfinder disbeliever skeptic cynic nihilist defeatist doomsayer killjoy spoilsport misanthrope miserabilist curmudgeon grinch

Example sentences

  1. The naysayers claimed the new playground equipment was unsafe.
  2. The naysayers said the team would never win a game.
  3. Don't listen to the naysayers, believe in yourself!
  4. The naysayers were proven wrong when the business became successful.
  5. The naysayers complained that the concert tickets were too expensive.

Quotes

  • Don't be discouraged by naysayers. Be the person that proves them wrong.
  • The world is full of naysayers. Don't let them bring you down.
  • Naysayers don't change the world. Dreamers do.

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