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more positive

ADJECTIVE

definite, certain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear conclusive confident decisive specific

STRONG

absolute affirmative cold concrete express firm perfect rank real

WEAK

actual assured categorical clear-cut cocksure complete consummate convinced decided direct downright explicit factual forceful forcible genuine hard inarguable incontestable incontrovertible indisputable indubitable irrefutable out-and-out outright sure thorough thoroughgoing unambiguous undeniable unequivocal unmistakable unmitigated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

indefinite uncertain vague

STRONG

flawed flexible imperfect imprecise yielding

WEAK

disadvantageous doubtful negative unhelpful unsure

ADJECTIVE

beneficial, helpful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constructive effective forward-looking good practical productive reasonable useful

STRONG

affirmative progressive sound

WEAK

efficacious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fruitless impotent impractical incapable unproductive unskilled useless worthless

WEAK

disadvantageous doubtful indefinite negative uncertain unhelpful unsure

Example Sentences

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On 8 February 2025, Lord Mandelson told Kyle, who was then the government's technology secretary, that his speech would "benefit from more positive language about AI up front before you get into the security stuff".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“The question rather is will we finally see a more positive stock reaction after a series of blasé moves following solid prints.”

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Today, international polling suggests Swedes are far more open to wealth than the French, Germans, Spanish or Italians, and more positive about the market economy than any European country except Poland.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Still, some workers were more positive about the new program.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Developing more positive attitudes about teaching students with behavior disorders goes a long way to reduce the stress of teaching them.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin