Debbie Downers
Chronic negative naysayers
Debbie Downers are people who habitually dampen the mood with pessimistic or negative remarks.
The term comes from a Saturday Night Live character who responds to every situation with depressing observations.
Someone might be called a Debbie Downer for pointing out problems when others want to celebrate: Don't be such Debbie Downers—we just got the contract!
- pessimistOne expecting negative outcomes
- negative NancyHabitually pessimistic person
- killjoyOne who dampens merriment
- joy killerOne who spoils enjoyment
- grinchPleasure-ruining curmudgeon
negativity · party pooper · naysayer · cynic · glass half empty · wet blanket · buzzkill · mood killer · grumbler · complainer · Eeyore · sourpuss · Gloomy Gus · dark cloud · storm cloud · gloominess · self-pity · defeatism
- negativistspessimists, defeatists, doomers, doomsayers, negative Nellies
Debbie Downersoptimists
Those expecting favorable results
rays of sunshine · cheerleaders · happy campers · hopefuls · idealists
Debbie Downerslife of the party
Most entertaining guest
cheerleaders · morale boosters · hype men · motivators · encouragers
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