nays

[US]/neɪz/
[UK]/neɪz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a vote against something; a negative vote

Phrases & Collocations

nays have it

nays and yays

cast nays

hear nays

nays prevail

nays expressed

nays counted

nays voiced

nays heard

nays noted

Example Sentences

many people voiced their nays during the meeting.

her nays were louder than the cheers.

despite the nays, the project moved forward.

the naysayers often miss the bigger picture.

he ignored the nays and pursued his dreams.

there were many nays about the new policy.

in the face of nays, she remained determined.

the nays did not deter the team's enthusiasm.

his nays were based on fear and uncertainty.

she learned to embrace the nays as part of her journey.

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