positivity

[poz-i-tiv-i-tee] / ˌpɒz ɪˈtɪv ɪ ti /

NOUN

affirmative willingness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alacrity eagerness positiveness readiness zeal

STRONG

confidence willingness

WEAK

compliance consent inclination leaning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

negativity

STRONG

adversity deprecation disapproval dubiousness hostility

WEAK

antagonism distrust hesitation leeriness reluctance suspicion uncertainty

Example Sentences

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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

“This season has been so joyful. ... You can see all the positivity that I play with.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Randolph’s Nile & Co. acquired As/Is, a BuzzFeed channel that focused on body positivity, and Goodful, which covered “all things mental health, clean eating, and well-being,” from the beleaguered digital media company late last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Together with Flea’s bass line, it creates a universally palatable sound that you don’t necessarily have to listen to closely to understand its positivity.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

My cheeks hurt from all this fake positivity, but I don’t want to ruin it for them.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott