naysayer

/ˈneɪˌseɪər/
noun
  1. A person who habitually opposes, criticizes, or expresses negative opinions, especially about new ideas or plans.
    • Despite the naysayers, the startup became a huge success.
    • She ignored the naysayers and followed her dream.
    • Every team has a naysayer who doubts every new proposal.
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