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naysayer

[ney-sey-er] / ˈneɪˌseɪ ər /


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With Disney’s stock hovering just above an 11-month low, one previous naysayer analyst turned bullish, saying it’s ‘historically cheap.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

While guiding Los Angeles on its painful budget recovery, City Administrative Officer Miguel Santana often had to be the naysayer.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2023

But I didn’t want to be the naysayer, so I reluctantly joined the game.

From Washington Post • Dec. 18, 2022

Wall Street was clearly back in the naysayer camp Thursday, sending shares of Peloton down sharply in premarket trading, and threatening to wipe out Wednesday’s gains.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2022

Masterji Thakur scanned the room, a challenge crackling in the air, daring any naysayer to object.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton



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