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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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But I did not want this to be a salacious look at the negative accounts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The war had a negative impact of around 1% on organic growth for the quarter, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Higher component costs may lead to margin compression and volume declines, with negative earnings revisions expected in the second half.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The trust added: "It's an opportunity for all to feed into this potential reintroduction project, facilitating collaborative planning and helping to maximise the significant environmental benefits, whilst minimising any negative impacts of any future project."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“We’ve been tagging other types of fish for years with no negative effects.”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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