Idiom request for describing someone who just makes frustrating or disappointing remarks
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00:00 Idiom Request For Describing Someone Who Just Makes Frustrating Or Disappointing Remarks
01:27 Answer 1 Score 16
01:48 Accepted Answer Score 18
02:10 Answer 3 Score 16
02:42 Answer 4 Score 9
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ACCEPTED ANSWER
Score 18
I've got a gut feeling that this question is a duplicate, but "naysayer" fits in your context:
a person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views: 'Despite a general feeling that things were going well, a few naysayers tried to cast gloom.
[Dictionary.com]
ANSWER 2
Score 16
You could call them a Debbie Downer
It is a slang phrase which refers to someone who frequently adds bad news and negative feelings to a gathering, thus bringing down the mood of everyone around them.
It's also a character from Saturday Night Live, portrayed by Rachel Dratch.
ANSWER 3
Score 16
Buzzkill — ODO
US, informal A person or thing that has a depressing or dispiriting effect
"if you think bad weather at the zoo sounds like a buzzkill, you’re right"
Killjoy — ODO
noun A person who deliberately spoils the enjoyment of others
"a few killjoys try to reform the seasonal activities"
Spoilsport — ODO
noun A person who behaves in a way that spoils others' pleasure, especially by not joining in an activity
"Don’t be a spoilsport, Sidney."
ANSWER 4
Score 9
Every party has its pooper that's why we invited you,
party pooper, party pooper