naysayer.
One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
Meaning & usage
One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
He ignored the naysayers and succeeded with his idea.
Where this word comes from
From nay + say + -er, equivalent to naysay + -er. First use appears c. 1552.
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