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naysayers

[/ˈneɪseɪərz/]
nounpl: naysayers
pessimistas, críticos, opositores
1. People who express negative opinions or predictions; those who say 'no' or oppose something
Despite the naysayers, the project was a huge success.
Apesar dos pessimistas, o projeto foi um grande sucesso.
2. Those who habitually express doubt, skepticism, or disapproval
The naysayers claimed the startup would never survive the first year.
Os críticos afirmavam que a startup nunca sobreviveria ao primeiro ano.
NYC Slang
haters, doubters, killjoys
Synonyms
pessimistscriticsdoubtersdissentersobjectorsopponentsskepticsfault-finders
Antonyms
supportersbelieversoptimistsadvocatescheerleadersproponents

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessimistas, críticos, opositores
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
chatos, críticos
Sometimes used colloquially as 'chatos' (annoying people)
Rio de Janeiro
descrentes, opositores
Emphasizes disbelief aspect
Portugal
pessimistas, detratores
Formal usage; 'detratores' emphasizes criticism

Related Idioms & Phrases

silence the naysayers
prove the naysayers wrong
despite what the naysayers say
don't listen to the naysayers
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