What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Soothsayer vs Naysayer - What's the difference?

soothsayer | naysayer |

As nouns the difference between soothsayer and naysayer

is that soothsayer is one who tells the truth; a truthful person while naysayer is one who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.

soothsayer

English

Alternative forms

* (l)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (obsolete) One who tells the truth; a truthful person.
  • One who predicts the future, using magic, intuition or intelligence; a diviner.
  • A mantis or rearhorse.

    • Related terms

    * (l)

    See also

    * prognosticator * seer * prophet

    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