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naysayers

NOUN

pessimist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cynic

STRONG

complainer defeatist downer killjoy misanthrope sourpuss

WEAK

gloomy party pooper prophet of doom wet blanket

Example Sentences

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Tesla naysayers were proved wrong and missed out on huge gains.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s time to ignore the naysayers and focus on the limitless potential of this new technology?

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“There has been and will continue to be no shortage of naysayers stating that this had been a step too far by Ferrari.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

It’s the legacy of the founder, who refused to be deterred by naysayers or obstacles to growth, said Saavedra’s son.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Our mother was our greatest role model and fiercest protector, and I was going to take a lesson from her; ignore the haters and the naysayers and just focus on being my best self.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad