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naysaying

noun

/ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

Meaning

The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.

His constant naysaying discouraged the team.

negativity, pessimism, opposition, criticism

support, encouragement

constant naysaying, political naysaying, naysaying attitude

An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.

Careful and persistent work or effort.

The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements

informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person

An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.