negative
adjective
expressing or containing negation or denial.
negatively
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a word derived from
negative.
Example Sentences
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"If that means he needs to do more on the world stage, positively or negatively, that may be what ends up happening."
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Jaimy Lee spoke with industry professionals and analysts to find out why investors reacted negatively, ahead of Moderna’s official release of trial study results on Saturday.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
“The thing that propelled it negatively into pop culture was the drama and sensationalism,” said Will Cockrell, author of the book “Everest, Inc.,” of mountaineering on Everest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
This could help explain why people sometimes repeat harmful patterns in relationships or continue interpreting situations negatively despite evidence that challenges their assumptions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
People here react negatively to any overt displays of soulfulness.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
