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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
bad, contradictory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adverse gloomy pessimistic unfavorable weak
STRONG
abrogating annulling anti con contrary contravening denying disallowing disavowing dissenting gainsaying impugning invalidating jaundiced naysaying neutralizing nullifying opposing recusant refusing rejecting removed resisting
WEAK
against antagonistic balky colorless counteractive cynical detrimental dissentient nugatory privative repugnant resistive unaffirmative unenthusiastic uninterested unwilling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
favorable
WEAK
good positive
NOUN
contradiction
Synonyms
STRONG
denial disavowal nay refusal refutation
Antonyms
STRONG
approval
WEAK
positive

Example Sentences

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Committee member Steve Murphy said HS2 got a lot of negative press but the grants were "huge" for the volunteer-led organisation.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

For “some” patients, this intervention “might even have a negative impact,” it says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

They also took measures to minimize negative feedback, such as re-posting property listings under new identities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

In particular, KeyBanc said there were negative takeaways from the survey for cybersecurity providers Zscaler and Rubrik.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

And right when Mrs. Stevens would think it was over, Cynthia would lift up and ask, "You know what I would do if I was a negative number?"

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

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