party-pooper
Fun-sucking guest
A party-pooper is someone who dampens others' fun or enthusiasm, whether by refusing to participate, complaining, or bringing up unwelcome realities: Don't be a party-pooper—just come out with us.
The term is mildly critical but often playful.
Also spelled party pooper.
Fun-spoiling person or thing
- wet-blanketSomeone who discourages enthusiasm
- spoilsportOne who dampens others' enjoyment
- dampenerThing that reduces force
- grinchPleasure-ruining curmudgeon
scrooge · sourpuss · grump · grouch · curmudgeon · stick-in-the-mud · fuddy-duddy · crab
One expecting negative outcomes
- cynicDoubter of good intentions
- misanthropeOne who hates humanity
- malcontentChronically dissatisfied person
- skepticOne who doubts claims
grumbler · moaner · killjoy · joyless · unenthusiastic · morose · dour · sullen
buzzkill
Fun-spoiling person or thing
- wet-blanketSomeone who discourages enthusiasm
- spoilsportOne who dampens others' enjoyment
- dampenerThing that reduces force
grinch · scrooge · sourpuss · grump · grouch · curmudgeon · stick-in-the-mud · fuddy-duddy · crab · naysayer
pessimist
One expecting negative outcomes
- cynicDoubter of good intentions
- misanthropeOne who hates humanity
- malcontentChronically dissatisfied person
skeptic · grumbler · moaner · killjoy · joyless · unenthusiastic · morose · dour · sullen · glum
- humorlessnesshumorlessness, seriousness, deadpan, poker face, stone face
party-pooperlife of the party
Most entertaining guest
party animal · social butterfly · bon vivant · live wire · reveler
party-poopergood sport
Person accepting outcomes cheerfully
fun-lover · free spirit · yes-man · team player · joiner
party, bipartisan, partying, parties, partied, nonpartisan, multipartisan