I used "curmudgeon", but that means a grouchy, mean, jerk. Does not apply at all. Pessimist doesn't apply either. Just someone who will say "That won't work" (authoritatively), without thinking outside the box for a new solution, happy to simply point it out to you.
2006-11-09 12:08:16 · 14 answers · asked by Clay 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Try "cynic" or "naysayer"
2006-11-09 12:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by LadyRebecca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A reply may be considered an insult, or affront to the person doing the insulting.
Taking offense at disrespectful comments might work; or you take affront at the comments thrown at you.
Pointing out shortcomings of others is easy for those not recognizing they have shortcomings themselves. Perhaps carry a small mirror with you, and when the insult comes your way, hold up the mirror to the person, but don't say anything. See what happens.
They should get the message if they have any intelligence within.
2006-11-09 12:20:06 · answer #2 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, "pessimist" comes to mind as well as "wet blanket."
"Stick-in-the-mud,"although a "name" or "insult" isn't mean or vulgar.
I know a few people like this. I have other names for them! :)
2006-11-09 12:14:56 · answer #3 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whiner.
2006-11-10 14:56:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a drain....for being draining on your mind. I usually just refer to these people as toxic.
2006-11-09 13:18:52 · answer #5 · answered by auntynoall 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naysayer, doomster, belittler, carper, faultfinder, malcontent,
grump
2006-11-09 12:18:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mr. know-it-all
2006-11-09 12:37:07 · answer #7 · answered by Chevalier 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about closed-minded?
2006-11-09 13:42:26 · answer #8 · answered by chicyuna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Negative. They are a negative person.
2006-11-09 13:51:37 · answer #9 · answered by Baby'sMom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nay-sayer, without any offence
2006-11-09 12:44:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋