sayers
word · lemma: sayer
Definition
People who say something or express an opinion, often used as part of phrases like 'naysayers' or 'soothsayers'.
Usage & Nuances
'Sayers' is rarely used on its own; it commonly appears in compound words like 'naysayers' (critics) or 'soothsayers' (fortune tellers). Using just 'sayers' sounds unusual or outdated in modern English.
Spanish: personas que dicen - quienes afirmanPortuguese (BR): pessoas que dizem - aqueles que afirmamPortuguese (PT): pessoas que dizem - aqueles que afirmamChinese (Simplified): 说某事的人Chinese (Traditional): 說某事的人Hindi: कहने वाले लोगArabic: الأشخاص الذين يقولون - المتكلمون
Example Sentences
Many sayers predicted rain, but the sun is shining.
basic
The sayers of good news made everyone smile.
basic
Some sayers warned us about the traffic.
basic
You often hear sayers complaining about change, but things improve over time.
natural
Ignore the sayers—prove them wrong by doing your best.
natural
Sometimes, the loudest sayers know the least about the subject.
natural