naysayer

== English == === Alternative forms === nay-sayer === Etymology === Origin: 1715–1725, from nay +‎ say +‎ -er, equivalent to naysay +‎ -er. First recorded use: 1721. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ə(ɹ)/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɚ/ Hyphenation: nay‧say‧er === Noun === naysayer (plural naysayers) One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor. ==== Synonyms ==== pessimist, doubter, cynic ==== Antonyms ==== yeasayer, yea-sayer ==== Related terms ==== naysaying, nay-saying ==== Translations ==== === References === “naysayer”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.