CEFR B1

naysayer

noun

Meaning

naysayer means one who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

He ignored the naysayers and succeeded with his idea.
The article uses naysayer to mean one who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.

Synonyms: cynic, doubter, misanthrope, pessimist

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naysayer (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪ.ˌseɪ.ə(ɹ)/

Definition

Examples

He ignored the naysayers and succeeded with his idea.
The article uses naysayer to mean one who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
The teacher asked students to find naysayer in the reading.

How to Use naysayer

a/the naysayer (noun pattern): Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a naysayer."
naysayer in context (usage pattern): Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked naysayer in context before translating it."

Synonyms of naysayer

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Antonyms of naysayer

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