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negative

[neg-uh-tiv] / ˈnɛg ə tɪv /


NOUN
contradiction
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Goldman Sachs researchers argue that the negative narrative is overstated, given that people are living longer and staying functionally younger.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I actually have seen people where the reception to them has been negative, and it’s affected their brand partnerships as well, because they’re not handling it the right way.

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

He was told his B negative blood-type or NEO blood - was rare and he could help babies in neonatal intensive care.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I reached to brush it off the table, and she stopped me with her nose, looked pointedly at the cactus, and gave a deliberate negative shake of her head, then looked up at me.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen