negative
adjective
expressing or containing negation or denial.
negativity
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a word derived from
negative.
Example Sentences
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After the Sunderland game, there was also a sense of sadness and negativity among staff at the training ground.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
U.S. stock futures are retreating on fears about Big Tech’s free-cash-flow negativity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Such negativity may allow for the market to jump on positive surprises.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
I noticed the slight negativity but was mostly dazzled that a man texted immediately after the date to say he liked me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
At this moment, I want nothing but gloom, despair, negativity, and complaining.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
