nay-sayer

A form of naysayer — One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.

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Meanings

nounnay-sayer (plural nay-sayers)

plural nay-sayers

  1. alternativeAlternative form of naysayer.
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APA

nay-sayer. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nay-sayer

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“nay-sayer.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nay-sayer. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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