naysayer

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɚ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun someone with an aggressively negative attitude

Etymology

Origin: 1715–1725, from nay + say + -er, equivalent to naysay + -er. First recorded use: 1721.

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Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
obstructionist
Narrower (hyponyms)
technophobe

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