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- [ney-sey-er]
- /ˈneɪˌseɪ ər/
- /ˌne.ˈseɪə(r)/
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- [ney-sey-er]
- /ˈneɪˌseɪ ər/
Definitions of naysayer word
- noun naysayer a person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views: Despite a general feeling that things were going well, a few naysayers tried to cast gloom. 1
- noun naysayer One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor. 1
- noun naysayer person who is negative about sth 1
- noun naysayer someone who opposes something or says no to it 0
- noun naysayer one who opposes, refuses, or denies, esp. habitually 0
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Origin of naysayer
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1715-25; nay + say1 + -er1
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Parts of speech for Naysayer
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naysayer popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
naysayer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for naysayer
noun naysayer
- cynic — A cynic is someone who believes that people always act selfishly.
- misanthrope — a comedy (1666) by Molière.
- complainer — A complainer is someone who complains a lot about their problems or about things they do not like.
- sourpuss — a person having a grouchy disposition that is often accompanied by a scowling facial expression.
- killjoy — a person who spoils the joy or pleasure of others; spoilsport.
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