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negativism
noun as in negative attitude
noun as in opposition
Strongest matches
Strong matches
noun as in polarity
Strong matches
- action
 - antagonism
 - antinomy
 - antithesis
 - aversion
 - brush
 - clash
 - combat
 - competition
 - con
 - conflict
 - contention
 - contest
 - contradiction
 - contradistinction
 - contrariety
 - contrariness
 - counteraction
 - counterattack
 - defense
 - defiance
 - disapproval
 - duel
 - encounter
 - engagement
 - fray
 - grapple
 - hostility
 - prevention
 - repugnance
 - repulsion
 - resistance
 - rivalry
 - skirmish
 - strife
 - struggle
 - unfriendliness
 - violation
 - war
 - warfare
 
Example Sentences
"We have run a very positive campaign because we want to get rid of all the negativism in the Netherlands over the past few years," he told AFP.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she was working to address financial system vulnerabilities and economic risks, but cautioned against too much negativism in the outlook.
“I wouldn’t overdo the negativism about the global economy,” Ms. Yellen said.
The vice president had a reputation for being President Nixon’s attack dog and skewering political opponents as “nattering nabobs of negativism,” “vicars of vacillation” and “pusillanimous pussyfooters.”
The Trump nightmare still disturbs us, disgorging the egomaniac’s negativism and allowing us no rest from his divisiveness.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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