yea-sayer Meaning & Definition
/ˈjeɪˌseɪ.ə(ɹ)/
What Does Yea-Sayer Mean?
As a noun, yea-sayer means One whose attitude is positive, optimistic, confidently affirmative. It is also used to mean One who habitually agrees uncritically.
Yea-Sayer: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈjeɪˌseɪ.ə(ɹ)/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | yea-sayers |
Yea-Sayer Definition (Noun)
- One whose attitude is positive, optimistic, confidently affirmative.
- One who habitually agrees uncritically.
Synonyms of Yea-Sayer
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Yea-sayer synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
yea-sayer (plural yea-sayers)
Origin of Yea-Sayer
From yea + sayer and yea-say + -er, by analogy with naysayer. First attested in 1584.[1]
How Do You Say Yea-Sayer?
You say yea-sayer as /ˈjeɪˌseɪ.ə(ɹ)/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (jeɪ).