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Naysayer vs Sceptic - What's the difference?

naysayer | sceptic |

As nouns the difference between naysayer and sceptic

is that naysayer is one who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor while sceptic is someone who is undecided as to what is true and enquires after facts.

naysayer

English

Alternative forms

* nay-sayer

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.
  • :He ignored the naysayers and succeeded with his idea.

    • Synonyms

    * pessimist, doubter, cynic, misanthrope

    Antonyms

    * yeasayer, yea-sayer

    Related terms

    * naysaying, nay-saying

    sceptic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * skeptic (US )

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone who is undecided as to what is true and enquires after facts.
  • Someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs and claims presented by others, requiring strong evidence before accepting any belief or claim.

    • Usage notes

    Sceptic is more commonly used in the British Commonwealth, while in the US skeptic is used instead.

    Related terms

    * sceptical * scepticism