Negativist

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛɡˈˌeɪˌtiaɪˈvɪst/

Negativist (noun)

  1. A person who often reacts by refusing, opposing, or criticizing, even when there is no clear reason.
  2. In psychology, a person who shows resistance or refusal to instructions or requests.

Examples

  • A negativist always says no, even when the plan is good.
  • The team listens, but the negativist always says no.