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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Is this demographic seeing the Mad Max-style dystopia presented on their social media feeds and responding with this negative outlook?

From BBC

But as the history of the 1970s shows, these measures have negative longer-term consequences.

From Barron's

The major indexes slipped Friday, finishing the week in negative territory—with one exception.

From Barron's

Stocks could stall due to uncertainty and widening risk of a negative economic impact from oil.

From Barron's

Most of the major chains had negative same-store sales in the second half.

From Barron's