naysayer

English - Turkish

Definition of naysayer in English Turkish dictionary

İtiraz eden, itirazcı, karşı çıkan, muhalif

huysuz

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naysay

Olumsuz yanıt vermek, karşı çıkmak

English - English

Definition of naysayer in English English dictionary

One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor

He ignored the naysayers and succeeded with his idea.

{i} one who refuses, one who says no

someone with an aggressively negative attitude

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naysay

Alternative spelling of nay-say

naysay

{f} say nay to; refuse, oppose; take negative view; deny; reject

naysay

mainly, US, alternative spelling of nay-say

naysayers

plural of naysayer

Turkish pronunciation

neyseyır

Synonyms

complainer, cynic, defeatist, downer, gloomy, killjoy, misanthrope, party pooper, prophet of doom, sourpuss, wet blanket

Antonyms

yea-sayer

Pronunciation

/ˌnāˈsāər/ /ˌneɪˈseɪɜr/

Etymology

[ 'nA-"sA-&r, -"se(-&)r ] (noun.) 1721. nay + say + -er