negative
adjective
expressing or containing negation or denial.
negatively
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a word derived from
negative.
Example Sentences
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Lula -- who is seeking a fourth and final term in office -- told Trump that the tariffs "negatively affect both Brazil and the United States," according to a statement from his office.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Ambareesh Baliga, an independent market analyst, said that when a person with Chandrasekaran's stature stepped down like this, it was inevitable that the markets would react negatively.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The researchers found that eating three servings of full-fat dairy per day did not negatively affect body weight, body composition, energy metabolism, or blood lipid levels.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
The announcement of increased capex at SpaceX was interpreted negatively by traders and investors.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
If true, then before serious model building began, a decision would have to be made whether the chains would be held together by hydrogen bonds or by salt linkages involving the negatively charged phosphate groups.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
