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Definitions for naysayer
ˈneɪˌseɪ ərnaysay·er
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Princeton's WordNet
naysayernoun
someone with an aggressively negative attitude
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naysayernoun
One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
Etymology: nay + say + -er
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naysayer
The Naysayer was a country-rock band founded in 2000 by singer-songwriter Anna Padgett, the band's only permanent member, and former Retsin drummer Cynthia Nelson. The band released four studio albums before disbanding in 2006.
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naysayer
A naysayer is a person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views, often counter to the general consensus or without offering a constructive alternative. This person frequently finds and points out faults or problems, often opposing ideas or denying possibilities.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of naysayer in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of naysayer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of naysayer in a Sentence
I don't want to be a naysayer here and rule out the possibility that everything is going to be hunky-dory ... but knowing how the Cleveland Police Department has handled situations in the past, I just don't have confidence that it's going to work, until I see the actual situation next week, I'm going to be worried.
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