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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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Indeed, despite the naysayers, Californian companies have been leading the world in developing artificial intelligence technology as well as the latest in space and defense tech.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The Luce sees Ferrari enter a segment where there has been very limited demand, while there has been no shortage of naysayers stating that this is a step too far, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

"You're always going to have the naysayers," she said.

From BBC • May 8, 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