Definition of Naysayer

1. Noun. Someone with an aggressively negative attitude.

Generic synonyms: Obstructer, Obstructionist, Obstructor, Resister, Thwarter
Specialized synonyms: Technophobe

Definition of Naysayer

1. Noun. One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Naysayer

1. one that denies or opposes something [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Naysayer

nawabships
nawl
nawls
naxarar
naxarars
nay
nay-say
nay-saying
nayaur
naybour
naycation
naycations
nays
naysaid
naysay
naysayer (current term)
naysayers
naysaying
naysayings
naysays
naythles
nayward
naywards
nayword
naywords
naze
nazes
nazifications
nazified
nazifies

Literary usage of Naysayer

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Perspectives on Crime and Justice: 1996-1997 Lecture Series by James Q. Wilson, Peter Reuter, Mark H. Moore, Cathy S. Widom, Norval Morris (1998)
"Those with power grow confident that truth is an adjunct of power; they do not welcome the naysayer who propounds a different truth. ..."

2. Lean's Collectanea by Vincent Stuckey Lean, Julia Lucy Woodward (1903)
"(Sea.) A straw will show where the wind doth blow. A sturdy beggar should have a stout naysayer.—K. A good asker should have a good naysay.—Ferg., 1675. ..."

3. China Joins the World: Progress and Prospects by Elizabeth Economy, Michel Oksenberg (1999)
"China is not a simple naysayer or violator of its international obligations, however. Rather, it has embarked on a long-term course to formulate and ..."

4. A Dictionary of the Scottish Language: In which the Words are Explained in by John Jamieson (1867)
"... as "nineteen na-*ay» is half a grant." To NAYSAY, cn To refuse, 8. naysayer, i. One who denies or refuses, 8. ..."

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