negative
Example Sentences
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That desire may be heightened when "social platforms also give us access to horrifying, stressful, violent, and overall negative experiences", she added.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
I actually have seen people where the reception to them has been negative, and it’s affected their brand partnerships as well, because they’re not handling it the right way.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Much of the frying process occurs under negative pressure, which increases the tendency for oil to be pulled into the food.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
Consumer psychologist Kate Nightingale says companies actually want customers to associate negative emotions with the cancellation process.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
“Beeps and boops. Is that a positive statement or a negative one?”
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.