Naysayers Meaning in English
word · lemma: naysayer
ˌneɪˈseɪɝz
nay-SAY-erz
nˈeɪseɪəz
nay-SAY-uhz
Definition
People who always object, criticize, or express doubt, especially when others are optimistic or positive about something.
Usage & Nuances
"Naysayer" is often used in a slightly negative, informal way to describe people who are habitually pessimistic or resistant to new ideas. Common collocations: 'ignore the naysayers', 'despite the naysayers'. Rarely used in formal writing.
Spanish: críticos - detractoresPortuguese (BR): críticos - pessimistas - opositoresPortuguese (PT): críticos - cépticos - opositoresChinese (Simplified): 反对者 - 怀疑者Chinese (Traditional): 反對者 - 懷疑者Hindi: नकारात्मक आलोचक - विरोधीArabic: المعارضون - المنتقدونBengali: বিরোধীরা - সমালোচকরা - সন্দেহবাদীরাRussian: скептики - недоброжелателиJapanese: 否定的な人たち - 批判者Vietnamese: người phản đối - người hoài nghiKorean: 반대자 - 회의론자Turkish: karşı çıkanlar - kötümserlerUrdu: اعتراض کرنے والے - تنقید کرنے والےIndonesian: penentang - orang skeptis
Example Sentences
Don't listen to the naysayers; follow your dreams.
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Every new idea attracts some naysayers.
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The naysayers said it was impossible, but we did it.
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She proved all the naysayers wrong with her success.
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There will always be naysayers, but don’t let them slow you down.
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Ignore the naysayers and keep moving forward.
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