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naysayers

naysayers is the plural 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 naysayers

alternative formnay-sayers

Questions about naysayers

What is naysayers the plural of?
Naysayers is the plural of naysayer.

Words near naysayers in the dictionary

  1. Nayres
  2. nays
  3. naysaid
  4. naysay
  5. naysayer
  6. naysayers
  7. naysaying
  8. naysayings
  9. naysays
  10. Naysmith
  11. nayward

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