yeasayer

Meaning

Noun

One whose attitude is positive, optimistic, confidently affirmative.
One who habitually agrees uncritically.

Related

Similar words

optimist, can-doer
yes man, doormat, kowtower

Opposite words

naysayer, nay-sayer

Origin

Origin: 1915–1920, after naysayer, from yea + say + -er, equivalent to yeasay + -er. First recorded use: 1920.

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