negative
adjective
expressing or containing negation or denial.
negatively
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a word derived from
negative.
Example Sentences
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In the ancient world, plagiarism was viewed quite negatively: The word “plagiarism” actually means “kidnapper” in Latin, and the Roman poet Horace described literary theft like a crow making itself beautiful with stolen feathers.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
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
But I also believe parents shouldn’t give their estranged children the power to negatively control their emotions or lives.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
AstraZeneca—the second-largest company in the index—tumbled 6.5% as investors react negatively to a report that the pharmaceutical giant is in merger talks with U.S. peer Bristol Myers Squibb.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Ernest Rutherford depicted the atom as a miniature solar system, with negatively charged electrons surrounding a tiny yet massive nucleus consisting of positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
