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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


NOUN
contradiction
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A negative share price reaction is expected, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Despite all the challenges and negative findings, the survey did interestingly find that a majority, albeit slim, of residents still found themselves generally optimistic about their economic future in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

When they have looked into selling their property, the feedback from estate agents was negative.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The company expects negative free cash flow of $65 million to $70 million in the first half but anticipates full-year positivity.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

I’m irritated that Dr. Crowchild keeps asking me to figure out what my automatic and unconscious negative thoughts are.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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