naysayer
Example Sentences
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Sahir explained that with time they have been accepted as a couple, adding that they have "defied all odds and all the naysayers" and will this year celebrate 20 years of marriage.
From BBC
This classic investment strategy still could work, despite what the naysayers now say.
From MarketWatch
His career has been supercharged as much by naysayers as it has his charm and talent.
From BBC
That achievement is not perfection, which is commonly the bar set on social media by naysayers in search of clicks, but it is unequivocal excellence.
From Los Angeles Times
More than once, naysayers dismissed it as an “ER” retread – which, given that it stars Noah Wyle, who also executive produces alongside “ER” showrunner John Wells, is understandable.
From Salon
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