yeasayer
Always nods along
A yeasayer is someone who habitually agrees, approves, or expresses optimism.
The word carries a slight edge—yeasayers may be seen as uncritical or eager to please: The committee was full of yeasayers who never challenged the chairman.
The opposite is a naysayer.
One who bobs head
- endorserOne who publicly approves
- ratifierOne who formally approves
- approverOne granting consent
- sanctionerOne who formally approves
validator · assenter · seconder · signer · supporter · backer · upholder · advocate
Team spirit performer
- boosterSomething that increases strength
- proponentOne who advocates something
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- promoterOne who organizes events
evangelist · advocate · fan · zealot · partisan · votary · acolyte · adherent
Feeling positive expectation
- dreamerOne given to fantasies
- believerOne who accepts something
- idealistPursuer of noble principles
- PollyannaExcessively positive person
glass-half-full · utopian · enthusiast · cheerful · buoyant · sanguine · confident · encourager
Easily defeated opponent
- doormatEntry rug for wiping
- people-pleaserOne seeking constant approval
- sycophantServile praise-giver
- toadyObsequious flatterer seeking favor
flatterer · bootlicker · lackey · conformist · follower · accommodator · appeaser · capitulator
nodder
One who bobs head
sanctioner · validator · assenter · seconder · signer · supporter · backer · upholder · advocate · subscriber
cheerleader
Team spirit performer
- boosterSomething that increases strength
- proponentOne who advocates something
- championTop competitor, or advocate
promoter · evangelist · advocate · fan · zealot · partisan · votary · acolyte · adherent · disciple
hopeful
Feeling positive expectation
Pollyanna · glass-half-full · utopian · enthusiast · cheerful · buoyant · sanguine · confident · encourager · aspirant
pushover
Easily defeated opponent
- doormatEntry rug for wiping
- people-pleaserOne seeking constant approval
- sycophantServile praise-giver
toady · flatterer · bootlicker · lackey · conformist · follower · accommodator · appeaser · capitulator · submissive