negative
adjective
expressing or containing negation or denial.
Example Sentences
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It’s not necessarily only negatives driving yields higher.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
"They're trying to make the case that the positives will far outweigh some of those negatives that the public backlash is pointing out," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
As to whether the positives of sports gambling outweigh the negatives, his conclusion that it depends on whom you ask is unsatisfying.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Researchers note that these kinds of false negatives are particularly challenging because scientists often recognize them only after the fact.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 30, 2026
These two negatives do not equal a positive.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
