nay
sayer
Plural
naysayers
1
a person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views, especially in opposition to new ideas or proposals
- Despite the naysayers, she pursued her dream of becoming an entrepreneur and eventually succeeded.
- He refused to let the naysayers dampen his enthusiasm for the innovative new technology.
- Every new initiative in the company was met with resistance from the same naysayers.
- The scientist's groundbreaking research was initially dismissed by naysayers, but later validated by peers.
- The naysayers' negative comments only fueled her determination to prove them wrong.