yeasayer

Meanings

• noun

  A person who consistently agrees or expresses optimism, especially in difficult situations.

  - "Despite the economic downturn, the yeasayer in the boardroom advocated for increased investment."
  - "My friend is always the yeasayer in our group, always looking on the bright side."

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Variants

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yea-sayer , yea-sayers

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'one who says yes' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'yes-man' first appeared in English in the 16th century.

2. The opposite of a yeasayer is a 'naysayer' or someone who consistently disagrees or expresses pessimism.

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Related Concepts

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1. optimist: One who believes that good or positive outcomes will result from a situation, despite evidence to the contrary.

2. pessimist: One who believes that bad or negative outcomes will result from a situation, despite evidence to the contrary.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'yes-man' or 'yeasayer' is often used to describe someone who agrees excessively with their superior, even if they believe it to be against their own interests.

How to Memorize "yeasayer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person nodding their head in agreement, saying 'yes' to every suggestion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yeasayer' with the image of a smiling, optimistic person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase such as 'Yes, I'll remember yeasayer as a person who always agrees.'

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