negative sign

British  

noun

1. the symbol (–) used to indicate a negative quantity or a subtraction; minus sign

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Example Sentences

So if people don't seem engaged in what you're saying, there's a chance you'll pick up on that negative sign.

From BBC

"While the negative sign can be explained by timing issues over the thinner summer months, the data still reveal that the ECB has not followed up with larger purchases," Commerzbank rate strategist Hauke Siemssen said in a note.

From Reuters

"The lack of a 'freight wave' from China's re-opening was a negative sign for freight demand," said J.P Morgan analysts, who downgraded FedEx stock to "neutral" from "overweight" on the outlook warning.

From Reuters

Analysts widely consider a range between 50% and 60% as optimal for banks, and see rising efficiency ratios as a negative sign.

From Reuters

If the team is favored — it has a negative number — calculate the decimal by dividing 100 by the negative number, ignoring the negative sign.

From Los Angeles Times