naysayer

Meanings

• noun

  A person who expresses negative opinions, arguments, or doubts.

  - "The naysayer in the meeting opposed the new project."
  - "Despite the naysayers, the team managed to launch the product successfully."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈneɪ.ˌseɪ.ɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=361014"

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Antonyms

yea-sayer , yeasayer

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Synonyms

cynic , doubter , misanthrope , pessimist

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with naysayer
stayer , player , mayer , ayer

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Variants

List of all variants of naysayer that leads to same result
nay-saying , nay-sayings , naysay , naysayer , naysayers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'one who denies' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'naysayer' first appeared in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The term 'naysayer' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'dissenter'.

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Related Concepts

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1. skeptic: A person who questions or doubts the validity of something, often based on reason or evidence.

2. pessimist: A person who believes that the worst will happen or that things are generally bad.

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Culture

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In literature, the naysayer is often depicted as a character who creates conflict or obstacles, but can also serve as a voice of reason or caution.

How to Memorize "naysayer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person expressing negative opinions or doubts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with someone who always sees the glass as half empty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'naysayer' starts with the letter 'n' and sounds like 'denies'.

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