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YEASAYER
Etymology
Noun
yeasayer (plural yeasayers)
One whose attitude is positive, optimistic, confidently affirmative.
(pejorative) One who habitually agrees uncritically.
Synonyms
• (positive): optimist, can-doer
• (pejorative): yes man, doormat, kowtower
Antonyms
• naysayer, nay-sayer
Source: Wiktionary
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