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From nay + say + -er, equivalent to naysay + -er. First use appears c. 1552.
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naysayer
nay·say·erToday it means: One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor. Full definition →
Today it means: One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor. Full definition →