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nay-sayer

nay-sayer is the alternative form of naysayer.

Meaning of naysayer

Noun

naysayer (plural naysayers)

  1. One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
    • He ignored the naysayers and succeeded with his idea.
    Synonyms:
    cynic, doubter, pessimist
    Antonyms:
    yeasayer, yea-sayer

Forms of nay-sayer

pluralnay-sayers

Questions about nay-sayer

What is nay-sayer the alternative form of?
Nay-sayer is the alternative form of naysayer.

Words near nay-sayer in the dictionary

  1. nay
  2. Nay Pyi Daw
  3. Nay Pyi Taw
  4. nay-said
  5. nay-say
  6. nay-sayer
  7. nay-sayers
  8. nay-saying
  9. nay-sayings
  10. nay-says
  11. naya paisa

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