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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


NOUN
contradiction
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This gap—plus continued negative headlines about private credit—could lead to even bigger outflow requests from private funds in the coming quarters.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

They had received negative course evaluations from students, and feared their enrollments would drop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

As cooking continues, that water evaporates, creating empty spaces that allow oil to be drawn in through negative pressure.

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

Is it considered positive or negative to be a professional musician?

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin