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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In either case, positivity poses a dramatic conundrum, being too quiet or too sentimental.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Equity markets have recently been driven by the positivity generated by the U.S. first-quarter reporting season, and expectations for a de-escalation of hostilities in the Persian Gulf.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Consider any positivity that comes from the Oklahoma City series as pure gravy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 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

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