naysayer

Example Sentences

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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

There were always going to be naysayers, given that Netflix is taking on about $50 billion of new debt to fund the acquisition of a company that struggles to turn a profit.

From Barron's