naysayers

The word “naysayers” has 3 syllables: nay-say-ers

It's pronounced as /ˈneɪˌseɪərz/


What is synonym and antonym for naysayers?

In the thesaurus, “naysayers” has 27 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for naysayers along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for naysayers

  • belittlers
  • complainer
  • critics
  • cynic
  • cynics
  • defeatist
  • defeatists
  • deriders
  • detractors
  • doubters
  • downer
  • gloomy
  • killjoy
  • malcontents
  • misandrists
  • misanthrope
  • misanthropes
  • misogynists
  • negativists
  • party pooper
  • pessimists
  • prophet of doom
  • quitters
  • scoffers
  • skeptics
  • sourpuss
  • wet blanket

Antonyms for naysayers

  • Pollyannas
  • idealists
  • optimists
  • positivists
  • sentimentalists

Meanings of naysayers

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

Example Sentences

  • Despite the doubts of the naysayers, the project was completed successfully on schedule.
  • The naysayers predicted failure, but the team proved them wrong with their innovative approach.
  • Instead of listening to the naysayers, she remained focused on her goals and achieved remarkable success.
  • The naysayers were silenced when the company's profits soared beyond expectations.
  • The team's determination to prove the naysayers wrong only fueled their drive to succeed.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to naysayers, such as: Pollyannas, belittlers, complainer, critics, cynic, cynics, defeatist.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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Jeremiahs

  • Cassandras
  • anti-utopians
  • cynics
  • defeatists
  • fatalists
  • hardnoses
  • knockers
  • naysayers
  • nihilists
  • pessimists
  • pragmatists
  • realists
  • worriers
  • worrywarts

malcontents

  • anarchists
  • anarchs
  • babies
  • bawlers
  • belittlers
  • bellyachers
  • bleaters
  • challengers
  • complainers
  • crabs
  • critics
  • crybabies
  • cynics
  • defeatists
  • defiers
  • deriders
  • detractors
  • discontents
  • doubters
  • extremists
  • fussbudgets
  • fussers
  • fusspots
  • gripers
  • grumblers
  • grumps
  • insubordinates
  • insurgents
  • insurrectionaries
  • insurrectionists
  • kvetchers
  • kvetches
  • misandrists
  • misanthropes
  • misogynists
  • moaners
  • mutineers
  • naysayers
  • negativists
  • oppositionists
  • pessimists
  • quitters
  • radicals
  • rebels
  • recusants
  • reds
  • refusers
  • resistants
  • resisters
  • revolters
  • revolutionaries
  • revolutionists
  • scoffers
  • screamers
  • skeptics
  • snivelers
  • squawkers
  • wailers
  • weepers
  • whiners

negativists

  • Cassandras
  • Chicken Littles
  • defeatists
  • doomsayers
  • doomsdayers
  • doomsters
  • fatalists
  • handwringers
  • naysayers
  • pessimists
  • worriers
  • worrywarts

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