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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
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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.

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ANSWER 2

Score 16


You could call them a Debbie Downer

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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


BuzzkillODO

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"

KilljoyODO

noun A person who deliberately spoils the enjoyment of others
"a few killjoys try to reform the seasonal activities"

SpoilsportODO

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ_LHyx2odc