naysayer

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ə(ɹ)/    美 /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɚ/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
    — He ignored the naysayers and succeeded with his idea.

词形变化

naysayers plural nay-sayer alternative

词汇关系

反义词
yeasayer yea-sayer

词源

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